Friedrich von Bernhardi

Prussian cavalry general and military historian (1849-1930)
Person human Q71308
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Friedrich von Bernhardi

Summary

Friedrich von Bernhardi is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1849[3]. He died in Kunnersdorf (Schöpstal)[4]. He died on December 11, 1930[5]. He worked as a military historian[6], military personnel[7], military personnel[8], writer[9], and army officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Friedrich von Bernhardi…
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi passed away in Kunnersdorf (Schöpstal)[4].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi was born on November 22, 1849[3].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi died on December 11, 1930[5].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi's father was Theodor von Bernhardi[12].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi's mother was Charlotte von Krusenstern[13].
  • Among Friedrich von Bernhardi's spouses was Q136206191[14].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi held citizenship in German Reich[16].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi worked as a military historian[6].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi worked as a writer[9].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi worked as an army officer[10].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi held the position of military attaché[17].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Friedrich von Bernhardi is Das Heerwesen[19].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi received the Pour le Mérite[20].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[22].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[23].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[24].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi received the 1st Class Order of the Crown[25].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi is recorded as male[26].
  • Friedrich von Bernhardi's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich von Bernhardi was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on November 22, 1849[3]. His father was Theodor von Bernhardi[12]. His mother was Charlotte von Krusenstern[13].

Education

Friedrich von Bernhardi's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6], military personnel[7], writer[9], and army officer[10]. Friedrich von Bernhardi held the position of military attaché[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Friedrich von Bernhardi is Das Heerwesen[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[20], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[22]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[23], a grade of an order[31]; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[24], a grade of an order[32], in Prussia[33]; and 1st Class Order of the Crown[25], a grade of an order[34], in Prussia[35].

Personal Life

Friedrich von Bernhardi was married to Q136206191[14].

Death and Burial

Friedrich von Bernhardi died on December 11, 1930[5]. He died in Kunnersdorf (Schöpstal)[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich von Bernhardi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich von Bernhardi born?

Friedrich von Bernhardi's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Friedrich von Bernhardi die?

Friedrich von Bernhardi passed away in Kunnersdorf (Schöpstal)[4].

Who were Friedrich von Bernhardi's parents?

Friedrich von Bernhardi's father was Theodor von Bernhardi[12]. Friedrich von Bernhardi's mother was Charlotte von Krusenstern[13].

Who was Friedrich von Bernhardi married to?

Friedrich von Bernhardi's spouses include Q136206191[14].

What did Friedrich von Bernhardi do for work?

Friedrich von Bernhardi worked as military historian[6], military personnel[7], military personnel[8], writer[9], and army officer[10].

Where did Friedrich von Bernhardi go to school?

Friedrich von Bernhardi was educated at Prussian Military Academy[18].

What awards did Friedrich von Bernhardi receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[20], Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[22], and Iron Cross 2nd Class[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank General of the Cavalry
    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, Sytin Military Encyclopedia, Neue Deutsche Biographie +2
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    Family name von Bernhardi
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