Helmuth von Moltke the Younger

Chief of the German General Staff (1848–1916)
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Helmuth von Moltke the Younger
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Helmuth von Moltke the Younger

Summary

Helmuth von Moltke the Younger is a human[1]. He was born in Biendorf[2]. He was born on May 25, 1848[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on June 18, 1916[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,827 views/month, #6,669 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Biendorf[2], Helmuth von Moltke the Younger…
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger was born on May 25, 1848[3].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger died on June 18, 1916[5].
  • Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[9].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's father was Adolf von Moltke[10].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger worked as a military officer[6].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger worked as a soldier[7].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's field of work was armed forces[12].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's field of work was military[13].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's field of work was World War I[14].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's field of work was history of war[15].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger received the Pour le Mérite[16].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger received the Order of the Black Eagle[18].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger received the Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[19].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger received the Grand Cross of the Dannebrogorder with pectoral star in diamonds[21].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger is recorded as male[22].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's family is recorded as Moltke[24].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger is associated with the naturism movement[25].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Elder is named after Helmuth von Moltke the Younger[26].
  • Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Biendorf[2], Helmuth von Moltke the Younger… he was born on May 25, 1848[3]. His father was Adolf von Moltke[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and soldier[7]. Fields of work include armed forces[12]; military[13], an armed organization[28]; World War I[14], a world war[29]; and history of war[15], an aspect of history[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[16], a courage award[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1740[33]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a knighthood[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Order of the Black Eagle[18], an order[36], in Kingdom of Prussia[37], founded in 1701[38]; Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[19], a grade of an order[39], in Grand Duchy of Hesse[40], founded in 1840[41]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43]; and Grand Cross of the Dannebrogorder with pectoral star in diamonds[21], a grade of an order[44], in Denmark[45].

Death and Burial

Helmuth von Moltke the Younger died on June 18, 1916[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was stroke[46]. He is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Helmuth von Moltke the Younger ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,827 views/month, #6,669 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Helmuth von Moltke the Younger born?

Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's place of birth was Biendorf[2].

Where did Helmuth von Moltke the Younger die?

Helmuth von Moltke the Younger passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's parents?

Helmuth von Moltke the Younger's father was Adolf von Moltke[10].

What did Helmuth von Moltke the Younger do for work?

Helmuth von Moltke the Younger worked as military officer[6] and soldier[7].

What awards did Helmuth von Moltke the Younger receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[16], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[17], Order of the Black Eagle[18], and Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[19].

References

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . 20th Century Press Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [19] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . slaegtsbibliotek.dk. slaegtsbibliotek.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . slaegtsbibliotek.dk. slaegtsbibliotek.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. 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
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  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
  18. [45] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank colonel general
    Given name Helmuth, Johannes, Ludwig
    Field of work armed forces, military, World War I +1
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