Johannes Blaskowitz
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Johannes Blaskowitz was born on July 10, 1883, in Bolshaya Polyana[1][2][3][4][5][6] and died on February 5, 1948, in Nuremberg[1][2][3][4][5][7][6]. He was a citizen of Germany. His cause of death was falling from height.
Blaskowitz received several military awards, including the German Cross in Silver, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, the Order of the Zähringer Lion, the Military Merit Order (Bavaria), the Friedrich-August-Kreuz, and the Gallipoli Star, among others[1].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
- Award received: German Cross in Silver[9], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[10], Order of the Zähringer Lion[11], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[12], Friedrich-August-Kreuz[13], Gallipoli Star[14], Military Merit Cross[15], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[16], Sudetenland Medal[17], Clasp to the Iron Cross[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Military branch: German Army[20]
- Commons category: Johannes Blaskowitz[21]
- Military, police or special rank: Generaloberst[22]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[23]
- Cause of death: falling from height[24]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 8th Army[25], 9th Army (Wehrmacht)[26], 1st Army[27], Army Group G[28], Army Group H[29]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[30], World War II[31]
- Family name: Blaskowitz[32]
- Given name: Johannes[33]
- Has edition or translation: Q19531548[34]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[35]
- Manner of death: suicide[36]
- Participant in: Surrender of German forces in the Netherlands, 5 May 1945 in Wageningen[37], Hostages Trial[38], International Military Tribunal[39], 1939 Invasion of Poland[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41]
- Birth name: Johannes Albrecht Blaskowitz[42]
- Name in native language: Johannes Blaskowitz[43]
- Different from: William "B.J." Blazkowicz[44]
- Start of work period: 1901[45]
- End of work period: 1945[46]
- Place of detention: Nuremberg Court Prison[47]
- Significant person: Hellmuth Felmy[48], Adolf Hitler[49], Walther von Brauchitsch[50]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[51]
Why It Matters
Johannes Blaskowitz has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Blaskowitz born?
Johannes Blaskowitz's place of birth was Bolshaya Polyana[2].
Where did Johannes Blaskowitz die?
Johannes Blaskowitz died in Nuremberg[4].
What did Johannes Blaskowitz do for work?
Johannes Blaskowitz worked as a military officer[5] and soldier[6].
What awards did Johannes Blaskowitz receive?
Honors received include German Cross in Silver[9], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[10], Order of the Zähringer Lion[11], and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[12].