Hans-Georg von Friedeburg

German navy officer, U-boot commander, Admiral in the Kriegsmarine (1895-1945)
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Hans-Georg von Friedeburg

Summary

Hans-Georg von Friedeburg is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on +1895-07-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Flensburg[4]. He died on +1945-05-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], submariner[8], Marineoffizier[9], and soldier[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (496 views/month, #6,805 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg passed away in Flensburg[4].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg was born on +1895-07-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg was born on +1895-05-17T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg died on +1945-05-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg is buried at Friedhof Adelby[13].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's father was Karl von Friedeburg[14].
  • A child of Hans-Georg von Friedeburg was Ludwig von Friedeburg[15].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg held citizenship in German Empire[16].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg held citizenship in Weimar Republic[17].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg held citizenship in Nazi Germany[18].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's professions included politician[7].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg worked as a submariner[8].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg worked as a Marineoffizier[9].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg worked as a soldier[10].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg received the German Cross in Silver[19].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg received the Spanish Cross[20].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg received the Order of the Zähringer Lion[21].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg received the Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[22].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[23].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg received the War Merit Cross[24].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's image is recorded as Colonal General Alfred Jodl, Chief of Staff under the Doenitz Regime, signs the document of unconditional surrender.... - NARA - 195338.jpg[25].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg is recorded as male[26].
  • Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Strasbourg[2], Hans-Georg von Friedeburg… Recorded date of birth include +1895-07-15T00:00:00Z[3] and +1895-05-17T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Karl von Friedeburg[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], submariner[8], Marineoffizier[9], and soldier[10].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Silver[19], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Spanish Cross[20], an award[30], in German Reich[31], founded in 1939[32]; Order of the Zähringer Lion[21], a dynastic order of knighthood[33], in Grand Duchy of Baden[34], founded in 1812[35]; Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[22], an order of chivalry[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1538[38], headquartered in Lichterfelde[39]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[23], a grade of an order[40], founded in 1939[41]; and War Merit Cross[24], a war merit cross[42], in German Reich[43], founded in 1939[44].

Personal Life

A child of Hans-Georg von Friedeburg was Ludwig von Friedeburg[15].

Death and Burial

Hans-Georg von Friedeburg died on +1945-05-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Flensburg[4]. The cause of death was cyanide poisoning[45]. He is buried at Friedhof Adelby[13].

Why It Matters

Hans-Georg von Friedeburg ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (496 views/month, #6,805 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Hans-Georg von Friedeburg born?

Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].

Where did Hans-Georg von Friedeburg die?

Hans-Georg von Friedeburg passed away in Flensburg[4].

Who were Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's parents?

Hans-Georg von Friedeburg's father was Karl von Friedeburg[14].

What did Hans-Georg von Friedeburg do for work?

Hans-Georg von Friedeburg worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], submariner[8], Marineoffizier[9], and soldier[10].

What awards did Hans-Georg von Friedeburg receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Silver[19], Spanish Cross[20], Order of the Zähringer Lion[21], and Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [45] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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