Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

German Field Marshal (1800–1891)
Person human Q44205
Helmuth von Moltke the Elder
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Helmuth von Moltke the Elder

Summary

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder is a human[1]. His place of birth was Parchim[2]. He was born on October 26, 1800[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on April 24, 1891[5]. He worked as a writer[6], military officer[7], historian[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,175 views/month, #6,343 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's place of birth was Parchim[2].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was born on October 26, 1800[3].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder died on April 24, 1891[5].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's father was Friedrich von Moltke[11].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's professions included writer[6].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's professions included military officer[7].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder worked as a historian[8].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's professions included politician[9].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[13].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[14].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder held the position of Member of the Customs Parliament[15].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[16].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder received the Order of the Black Eagle[18].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder received the honorary citizen of Berlin[19].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder received the honorary citizen of Munich[20].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[21].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder is recorded as male[26].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Parchim[2], Helmuth von Moltke the Elder… he was born on October 26, 1800[3]. His father was Friedrich von Moltke[11].

Education

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was educated at Prussian Military Academy[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], military officer[7], historian[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[13], a position[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1871[30]; member of the Prussian House of Lords[14], a position[31], in Prussia[32]; and Member of the Customs Parliament[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of the Black Eagle[18], an order[35], in Kingdom of Prussia[36], founded in 1701[37]; honorary citizen of Berlin[19], an award[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1851[40]; honorary citizen of Munich[20], an award[41], in Germany[42]; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[43]; and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[44], in Prussia[45], founded in 1842[46].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include German Conservative Party[47], a political party[48], in German Empire[49], founded in 1876[50], headquartered in Berlin[51] and Conservative Party[52], a political party[53], in Kingdom of Prussia[54], founded in 1848[55].

Death and Burial

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder died on April 24, 1891[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Helmuth von Moltke the Elder include Helmuth von Moltke the Younger[56], a military officer[57], 1848–1916[58], of Kingdom of Prussia[59], awarded the Pour le Mérite[60], specialised in armed forces[61]; SMS Moltke[62], a battlecruiser[63], in United Kingdom[64]; Moltke Bridge[65], a road bridge[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1891[68]; and Moltke[69], a lunar crater[70].

Why It Matters

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,175 views/month, #6,343 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Entities named for him include Helmuth von Moltke the Younger[56], a military officer[57], 1848–1916[58], of Kingdom of Prussia[59], awarded the Pour le Mérite[60], specialised in armed forces[61]; SMS Moltke[62], a battlecruiser[63], in United Kingdom[64]; Moltke Bridge[65], a road bridge[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1891[68]; and Moltke[69], a lunar crater[70].

FAQs

Where was Helmuth von Moltke the Elder born?

Born in Parchim[2], Helmuth von Moltke the Elder…

Where did Helmuth von Moltke the Elder die?

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder died in Berlin[4].

Who were Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's parents?

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder's father was Friedrich von Moltke[11].

What did Helmuth von Moltke the Elder do for work?

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder worked as writer[6], military officer[7], historian[8], and politician[9].

Where did Helmuth von Moltke the Elder go to school?

Helmuth von Moltke the Elder was educated at Prussian Military Academy[16].

What awards did Helmuth von Moltke the Elder receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[17], Order of the Black Eagle[18], honorary citizen of Berlin[19], and honorary citizen of Munich[20].

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