Günther von Kluge
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Summary
Günther von Kluge was born on October 30, 1882[1], in Poznań[2]. He died on August 17, 1944[3], in Dombasle-en-Argonne[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,472 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 19, 1944[7]
- Father: Max von Kluge[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[9], Weimar Republic[10], Nazi Germany[11]
- Award received: Military Merit Cross III. Class[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], Eastern Medal[14], Anschluss Medal[15], Sudetenland Medal[16], Wound Badge (1918) in Black[17], Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)[18], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[19], House Order of Hohenzollern[20], Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Military branch: German Army[23]
- Commons category: Günther von Kluge[24]
- Military, police or special rank: general[25], general field marshal[26]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[27]
- Cause of death: shot to the head[28]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[29], World War II[30]
- Family name: Kluge[31]
- Given name: Hans[32], Günther[33]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[34]
- Manner of death: homicide[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[36]
- Birth name: Günther Adolf Ferdinand von Kluge[37]
- Name in native language: Günther von Kluge[38]
- Different from: Hans F. K. Günther[39]
- Start of work period: 1901[40]
- End of work period: 1944[41]
- Sibling: Wolfgang von Kluge[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[43]
Why It Matters
Günther von Kluge has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Günther von Kluge born?
Günther von Kluge's place of birth was Poznań[2].
Where did Günther von Kluge die?
Günther von Kluge passed away in Dombasle-en-Argonne[4].
Who were Günther von Kluge's parents?
Günther von Kluge's father was Max von Kluge[8].
What did Günther von Kluge do for work?
Günther von Kluge worked as a military officer[5].
What awards did Günther von Kluge receive?
Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], Eastern Medal[14], and Anschluss Medal[15].