Gerd von Rundstedt

German Field Marshal during World War II (1875-1953)
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Gerd von Rundstedt

Summary

Gerd von Rundstedt is a human[1]. Born in Aschersleben[2], he… he was born on +1875-12-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hanover[4]. He died on +1953-02-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,962 views/month, #5,648 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerd von Rundstedt's place of birth was Aschersleben[2].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt passed away in Hanover[4].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt was born on +1875-12-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt died on +1953-02-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Stöcken City Cemetery[10].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's father was Gerd von Rundstedt[11].
  • A child of Gerd von Rundstedt was Hans Gerd von Rundstedt[12].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's professions included military officer[6].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt worked as a soldier[8].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt received the Albert Order[15].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt received the Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[17].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt received the Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[18].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt received the Order of the Crown[19].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[20].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's image is recorded as Bundesarchiv Bild 183-L08129, Gerd v. Rundstedt.jpg[21].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt is recorded as male[22].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's signature is recorded as Gerd von Rundstedt Signature.svg[24].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's ISNI is recorded as 0000000055375046[25].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 25401712[26].
  • Gerd von Rundstedt's GND ID is recorded as 118939327[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Aschersleben[2], Gerd von Rundstedt… he was born on +1875-12-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[11].

Education

Gerd von Rundstedt was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Order[15], an order[28], in Kingdom of Saxony[29], founded in 1850[30]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], a military decoration[31]; Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[17], a grade of an order[32], in Romania[33]; Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[18], a grade of an order[34], in Kingdom of Italy[35]; Order of the Crown[19], an order[36], in Kingdom of Prussia[37], founded in 1861[38]; and Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[20], a cross[39], in German Reich[40], founded in 1934[41].

Personal Life

A child of Gerd von Rundstedt was Hans Gerd von Rundstedt[12].

Death and Burial

Gerd von Rundstedt died on +1953-02-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Hanover[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[42]. He is buried at Stöcken City Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Gerd von Rundstedt ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,962 views/month, #5,648 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Gerd von Rundstedt born?

Gerd von Rundstedt was born in Aschersleben[2].

Where did Gerd von Rundstedt die?

Gerd von Rundstedt passed away in Hanover[4].

Who were Gerd von Rundstedt's parents?

Gerd von Rundstedt's father was Gerd von Rundstedt[11].

What did Gerd von Rundstedt do for work?

Gerd von Rundstedt worked as military officer[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Gerd von Rundstedt go to school?

Gerd von Rundstedt was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14].

What awards did Gerd von Rundstedt receive?

Honors received include Albert Order[15], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[17], and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [42] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict World War I, World War II
    Participant in Nuremberg trials
    Military casualty classification prisoner of war
    Country of citizenship Germany
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