Hans von Seeckt

German general (1866-1936)
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Hans von Seeckt

Summary

Hans von Seeckt is a human[1]. Born in Schleswig[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1866[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on December 27, 1936[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,443 views/month, #7,012 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schleswig[2], Hans von Seeckt…
  • Hans von Seeckt died in Berlin[4].
  • Hans von Seeckt was born on April 22, 1866[3].
  • Hans von Seeckt died on December 27, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[9].
  • Hans von Seeckt's father was Richard Seeckt[10].
  • Among Hans von Seeckt's spouses was Dorothee von Seeckt[11].
  • Hans von Seeckt held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Hans von Seeckt's professions included politician[6].
  • Hans von Seeckt's professions included military officer[7].
  • Hans von Seeckt's field of work was military[13].
  • Hans von Seeckt held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[14].
  • Hans von Seeckt received the Pour le Mérite[15].
  • Hans von Seeckt received the Military Merit Cross II. Class[16].
  • Hans von Seeckt received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[17].
  • Hans von Seeckt received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[18].
  • Hans von Seeckt received the Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[19].
  • Hans von Seeckt received the Iron Cross[20].
  • Hans von Seeckt is recorded as male[21].
  • Hans von Seeckt's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Hans von Seeckt was affiliated with the German People's Party[23].
  • Hans von Seeckt's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[24].
  • Hans von Seeckt's Commons category is recorded as Hans von Seeckt[25].
  • Hans von Seeckt's military, police or special rank is recorded as general of the army[26].
  • Hans von Seeckt's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generaloberst[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans von Seeckt was born in Schleswig[2]. He was born on April 22, 1866[3]. His father was Richard Seeckt[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Hans von Seeckt's field of work was military[13]. He held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[15], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Military Merit Cross II. Class[16]; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[17], a grade of an order[31]; Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[18], a grade of an order[32], in Prussia[33]; Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[19]; and Iron Cross[20], an order[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35], founded in 1813[36].

Personal Life

Among Hans von Seeckt's spouses was Dorothee von Seeckt[11]. He was affiliated with the German People's Party[23].

Death and Burial

Hans von Seeckt died on December 27, 1936[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hans von Seeckt ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,443 views/month, #7,012 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Hans von Seeckt born?

Born in Schleswig[2], Hans von Seeckt…

Where did Hans von Seeckt die?

Hans von Seeckt died in Berlin[4].

Who were Hans von Seeckt's parents?

Hans von Seeckt's father was Richard Seeckt[10].

Who was Hans von Seeckt married to?

Hans von Seeckt's spouses include Dorothee von Seeckt[11].

What did Hans von Seeckt do for work?

Hans von Seeckt worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Hans von Seeckt receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[15], Military Merit Cross II. Class[16], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[17], and Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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