Fritz von Falkenhayn

German manager and businessman (1890-1973)
Person human Q94801209
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Summary

Fritz von Falkenhayn was born on September 27, 1890[1], in Oldenburg[2]. He died on March 3, 1973[3], in Ascona[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], director general[6], and military personnel[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Bornstedt Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Erich von Falkenhayn[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[10], German Reich[11]
  • Position held: aircraft pilot[12], adjutant[13], board member[14], Factory leader[15], chairman of the executive board[16], chairman of the supervisory board[17], commercial agent[18], prisoner of war[19], general manager[20], chairperson[21]
  • Employer: Daimler-Benz AG[22], NSU Motorenwerke[23]
  • Award received: Prussian Military Pilot Badge[24], War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[25]
  • Member of: National Socialist Motor Corps[26], Württembergischer Automobilclub 1899[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Family: Falkenhayn[29]
  • Military branch: Imperial German Air Service[30]
  • Commons category: Fritz von Falkenhayn[31]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[32], Oberleutnant[33]
  • Honorific prefix: Wehrwirtschaftsführer[34]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[35]
  • Family name: von Falkenhayn[36]
  • Given name: Fritz[37], Georg[38], Adalbert[39], Max[40], Emil[41], Sebastian[42]
  • Significant event: aircraft crash[43]
  • Work location: Neckarsulm[44]
  • Allegiance: German Emperor[45]
  • Participant in: Reliability flight on the Upper Rhine[46]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[47]
  • Birth name: Fritz Georg Adalbert Max Emil Sebastian von Falkenhayn[48]
  • Name in native language: Fritz von Falkenhayn[49]
  • Sibling: Erika von Tresckow[50]
  • Social classification: nobility[51]

FAQs

Where was Fritz von Falkenhayn born?

Fritz von Falkenhayn's place of birth was Oldenburg[2].

Where did Fritz von Falkenhayn die?

Fritz von Falkenhayn passed away in Ascona[4].

Who were Fritz von Falkenhayn's parents?

Fritz von Falkenhayn's father was Erich von Falkenhayn[9].

What did Fritz von Falkenhayn do for work?

Fritz von Falkenhayn worked as a military officer[5], director general[6], and military personnel[7].

What awards did Fritz von Falkenhayn receive?

Honors received include Prussian Military Pilot Badge[24] and War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[25].

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  51. [51] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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