Günther Lütjens

German admiral (1889–1941)
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Günther Lütjens

Summary

Günther Lütjens is a human[1]. Born in Wiesbaden[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1889[3]. He passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4]. He died on May 27, 1941[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,030 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Günther Lütjens was born in Wiesbaden[2].
  • Günther Lütjens died in Atlantic Ocean[4].
  • Günther Lütjens was born on May 25, 1889[3].
  • Günther Lütjens died on May 27, 1941[5].
  • Günther Lütjens held citizenship in Nazi Germany[8].
  • Günther Lütjens's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Günther Lütjens received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9].
  • Günther Lütjens is recorded as male[10].
  • Günther Lütjens's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Günther Lütjens's military branch is recorded as German Navy[12].
  • Günther Lütjens's Commons category is recorded as Günther Lütjens[13].
  • Günther Lütjens's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[14].
  • Günther Lütjens's commander of is recorded as German cruiser Karlsruhe[15].
  • Günther Lütjens's commander of is recorded as Admiral Hipper[16].
  • Günther Lütjens's commander of is recorded as German cruiser Nürnberg[17].
  • Günther Lütjens's commander of is recorded as German battleship Gneisenau[18].
  • Günther Lütjens's commander of is recorded as Scharnhorst[19].
  • Günther Lütjens's commander of is recorded as Bismarck[20].
  • Günther Lütjens's commander of is recorded as German cruiser Prinz Eugen[21].
  • Günther Lütjens was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Günther Lütjens was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Günther Lütjens's family name is recorded as Lütjens[24].
  • Günther Lütjens's given name is recorded as Günther[25].
  • Günther Lütjens's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[26].
  • Günther Lütjens's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[27].

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Origins and Family

Günther Lütjens's place of birth was Wiesbaden[2]. He was born on May 25, 1889[3].

Career and Affiliations

Günther Lütjens worked as a naval officer[6].

Recognition

Günther Lütjens received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9].

Death and Burial

Günther Lütjens died on May 27, 1941[5]. He passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Günther Lütjens include German destroyer Lütjens[28], a guided missile destroyer[29].

Why It Matters

Günther Lütjens ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,030 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include German destroyer Lütjens[28], a guided missile destroyer[29].

FAQs

Where was Günther Lütjens born?

Born in Wiesbaden[2], Günther Lütjens…

Where did Günther Lütjens die?

Günther Lütjens died in Atlantic Ocean[4].

What did Günther Lütjens do for work?

Günther Lütjens worked as naval officer[6].

What awards did Günther Lütjens receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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