Helmuth von Moltke the Younger
0 sources
Summary
Helmuth von Moltke the Younger was born on May 25, 1848[1], in Biendorf[2]. He died on June 18, 1916[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], soldier[6], anthroposophist[7], Generaloberst[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,853 views/month, #6,669 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Invalids' Cemetery[11]
- Father: Adolf von Moltke[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[13]
- Field of work: armed forces[14], military[15], World War I[16], history of war[17]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[18], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], Grand Cross of the Dannebrogorder with pectoral star in diamonds[23], Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family: Moltke[26]
- Movement: naturism[27]
- Named after: Helmuth von Moltke the Elder[28]
- Military branch: Prussian Army[29]
- Commons category: Helmuth Johannes Ludwig von Moltke[30]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel general[31], general[32]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[33]
- Cause of death: stroke[34]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[35], World War I[36]
- Family name: von Moltke[37]
- Given name: Helmuth[38], Johannes[39], Ludwig[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[42], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[43], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Azerbaijani Soviet Encyclopedia[45], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[46], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[47], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[49]
- Name in native language: Helmuth Johannes Ludwig von Moltke[50]
- Sibling: Friedrich von Moltke[51]
Why It Matters
Helmuth von Moltke the Younger has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
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[12].
What did Helmuth von Moltke the Younger do for work?
Helmuth von Moltke the Younger worked as a military officer[5], soldier[6], anthroposophist[7], Generaloberst[8], and author[9].
What awards did Helmuth von Moltke the Younger receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[18], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], and Commander 2nd Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous[21].