Henning von Holtzendorff

German admiral (1853-1919)
Person human Q75874
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Henning von Holtzendorff

Summary

Henning von Holtzendorff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 9, 1853[3]. He died in Prenzlau[4]. He died on June 7, 1919[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henning von Holtzendorff was born in Berlin[2].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff passed away in Prenzlau[4].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff was born on January 9, 1853[3].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff died on June 7, 1919[5].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's father was Otto Holtzendorff[9].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's mother was Eveline von Ribbentrop[10].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff worked as a military officer[6].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's professions included politician[7].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[12].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff received the Pour le Mérite[13].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff received the Order of the Black Eagle[14].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[15].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff is recorded as male[16].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Navy[18].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's Commons category is recorded as Henning von Holtzendorff[19].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as Admiral[20].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's family name is recorded as von Holtzendorff[22].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's given name is recorded as Henning[23].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's given name is recorded as Rudolf[24].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's given name is recorded as Adolf[25].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Henning von Holtzendorff's work location is recorded as Kamerun[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Henning von Holtzendorff… he was born on January 9, 1853[3]. His father was Otto Holtzendorff[9]. His mother was Eveline von Ribbentrop[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Henning von Holtzendorff held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[13], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Black Eagle[14], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1701[33]; and Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[15], a grade of an order[34].

Death and Burial

Henning von Holtzendorff died on June 7, 1919[5]. He passed away in Prenzlau[4].

Why It Matters

Henning von Holtzendorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Henning von Holtzendorff born?

Henning von Holtzendorff's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Henning von Holtzendorff die?

Henning von Holtzendorff died in Prenzlau[4].

Who were Henning von Holtzendorff's parents?

Henning von Holtzendorff's father was Otto Holtzendorff[9]. Henning von Holtzendorff's mother was Eveline von Ribbentrop[10].

What did Henning von Holtzendorff do for work?

Henning von Holtzendorff worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Henning von Holtzendorff receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[13], Order of the Black Eagle[14], and Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Prenzlau
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    Award received Pour le Mérite, Order of the Black Eagle, Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold
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