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], resistance fighter[6], soldier[7], and general field marshal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,691 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 19, 1944[10]
- Father: Max von Kluge[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[12], Weimar Republic[13], Nazi Germany[14]
- Award received: Military Merit Cross III. Class[15], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], Eastern Medal[17], Anschluss Medal[18], Sudetenland Medal[19], Wound Badge (1918) in Black[20], Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)[21], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22], House Order of Hohenzollern[23], Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: German Army[26]
- Commons category: Günther von Kluge[27]
- Military, police or special rank: general[28], general field marshal[29]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[30]
- Cause of death: shot to the head[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[32], World War II[33]
- Family name: Kluge[34]
- Given name: Hans[35], Günther[36]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[37]
- Manner of death: homicide[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Birth name: Günther Adolf Ferdinand von Kluge[40]
- Name in native language: Günther von Kluge[41]
- Different from: Hans F. K. Günther[42], Magdeleine Hue[43]
- Start of work period: 1901[44]
- End of work period: 1944[45]
- Sibling: Wolfgang von Kluge[46]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[47]
Why It Matters
Günther von Kluge has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
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[11].
What did Günther von Kluge do for work?
Günther von Kluge worked as a military officer[5], resistance fighter[6], soldier[7], and general field marshal[8].
What awards did Günther von Kluge receive?
Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[15], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], Eastern Medal[17], and Anschluss Medal[18].