Hermann von Vietinghoff

Prussian cavalry general (1851-1933)
Person human Q1613324
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Summary

Hermann von Vietinghoff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toruń[2]. He was born on October 25, 1851[3]. He died in Baden-Baden[4]. He died on May 27, 1933[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], soldier[7], and military personnel[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toruń[2].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff passed away in Baden-Baden[4].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff was born on October 25, 1851[3].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff died on May 27, 1933[5].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff worked as a military officer[6].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff worked as a soldier[7].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff held the position of adjutant[11].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff held the position of Fliegel-Adjutant[12].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff held the position of commanding officer[13].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff held the position of Chief of Staff[14].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff held the position of commanding officer[15].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff held the position of commanding officer[16].
  • Among Hermann von Vietinghoff's employers was Prussian Military Academy[17].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[18].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff received the Grand Cross with the Crown in Gold of the House Order of the Wendish Crown[19].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff received the Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[20].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff received the Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[21].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff received the Q113990371[22].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff received the Q113990374[23].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff is recorded as male[24].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff's family is recorded as Vietinghoff[26].
  • Hermann von Vietinghoff's noble title is recorded as Freiherr[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann von Vietinghoff was born in Toruń[2]. He was born on October 25, 1851[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], soldier[7], and military personnel[8]. Hermann von Vietinghoff was employed by Prussian Military Academy[17]. Positions held include adjutant[11], a military position[28]; Fliegel-Adjutant[12], a military rank[29], in Russian Empire[30]; commanding officer[13], a military position[31]; Chief of Staff[14], a profession[32]; and Kommandierender General[33], a Service position in the Bundeswehr[34], in German Reich[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[18], a grade of an order[36], in Prussia[37]; Grand Cross with the Crown in Gold of the House Order of the Wendish Crown[19]; Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[20]; Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[21], a grade of an order[38]; Q113990371[22]; and Q113990374[23].

Death and Burial

Hermann von Vietinghoff died on May 27, 1933[5]. He passed away in Baden-Baden[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann von Vietinghoff is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Hermann von Vietinghoff born?

Hermann von Vietinghoff was born in Toruń[2].

Where did Hermann von Vietinghoff die?

Hermann von Vietinghoff passed away in Baden-Baden[4].

What did Hermann von Vietinghoff do for work?

Hermann von Vietinghoff worked as military officer[6], soldier[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Hermann von Vietinghoff receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[18], Grand Cross with the Crown in Gold of the House Order of the Wendish Crown[19], Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[20], and Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[21].

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  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle, Grand Cross with the Crown in Gold of the House Order of the Wendish Crown, Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class +3
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  2. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military officer, soldier, military personnel
    Military, police or special rank → lieutenant, Oberleutnant, captain +7
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → Freiherr
    Instance of → human
    Occupation → military officer, soldier, military personnel
    Participated in conflict → Franco-Prussian War, World War I
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