Helmuth Weidling

Wehrmacht general (1891–1955)
Person human Q57271
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Helmuth Weidling

Summary

Helmuth Weidling is a human[1]. Born in Halberstadt[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1891[3]. He died in Vladimir[4]. He died on November 17, 1955[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,578 views/month, #6,191 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Helmuth Weidling was born in Halberstadt[2].
  • Helmuth Weidling died in Vladimir[4].
  • Helmuth Weidling was born on November 2, 1891[3].
  • Helmuth Weidling died on November 17, 1955[5].
  • Helmuth Weidling held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Helmuth Weidling is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[10].
  • Helmuth Weidling worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Helmuth Weidling's professions included military officer[7].
  • Helmuth Weidling received the Military Merit Cross III. Class[11].
  • Helmuth Weidling received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Helmuth Weidling received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13].
  • Helmuth Weidling received the German Cross[14].
  • Helmuth Weidling received the Iron Cross[15].
  • Helmuth Weidling received the House Order of Hohenzollern[16].
  • Helmuth Weidling is recorded as male[17].
  • Helmuth Weidling's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Helmuth Weidling's military branch is recorded as Wehrmacht[19].
  • Helmuth Weidling's Commons category is recorded as Helmuth Weidling[20].
  • Helmuth Weidling's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[22].
  • Helmuth Weidling's commander of is recorded as Battle in Berlin[23].
  • Helmuth Weidling was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Helmuth Weidling was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Helmuth Weidling's family name is recorded as Weidling[26].
  • Helmuth Weidling's given name is recorded as Helmuth[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Helmuth Weidling was born in Halberstadt[2]. He was born on November 2, 1891[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[11]; German Cross in Gold[12], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], a military decoration[30]; German Cross[14], an award[31], in Nazi Germany[32], founded in 1941[33]; Iron Cross[15], an order[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35], founded in 1813[36]; and House Order of Hohenzollern[16], a dynastic order of knighthood[37], founded in 1841[38].

Death and Burial

Helmuth Weidling died on November 17, 1955[5]. He passed away in Vladimir[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[22].

Why It Matters

Helmuth Weidling ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,578 views/month, #6,191 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Helmuth Weidling born?

Helmuth Weidling's place of birth was Halberstadt[2].

Where did Helmuth Weidling die?

Helmuth Weidling died in Vladimir[4].

What did Helmuth Weidling do for work?

Helmuth Weidling worked as military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Helmuth Weidling receive?

Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[11], German Cross in Gold[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], and German Cross[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . doc20vek.ru. doc20vek.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank general
    Place of detention Vladimir Central Prison
    Given name Helmuth
    Convicted of war crime
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