Johannes Geldenhuys

South African army general
Person human Q6216696
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Johannes Geldenhuys

Summary

Johannes Geldenhuys is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kroonstad[2]. He was born on February 5, 1935[3]. He died in George[4]. He died on September 10, 2018[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kroonstad[2], Johannes Geldenhuys…
  • Johannes Geldenhuys passed away in George[4].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys was born on February 5, 1935[3].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys was born on February 5, 1954[8].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys died on September 10, 2018[5].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys held citizenship in South Africa[9].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys held the position of Chief of the South African Army[10].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's education included a stint at University of Pretoria[11].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys received the Star of South Africa, Gold[12].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys received the Southern Cross Decoration[13].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys received the South African Police Star for Outstanding Service[14].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys received the Southern Cross Medal[15].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys received the Military Merit Medal[16].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys received the Pro Patria Medal[17].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys is recorded as male[18].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's military branch is recorded as 1 Special Service Battalion[20].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's military branch is recorded as South West Africa Command[21].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's military branch is recorded as South-West African Territorial Force[22].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's military branch is recorded as South African Defence Force[23].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's Commons category is recorded as Jannie Geldenhuys[24].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys was part of the conflict South African Border War[26].
  • Johannes Geldenhuys's family name is recorded as Geldenhuys[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kroonstad[2], Johannes Geldenhuys… Recorded date of birth include February 5, 1935[3] and February 5, 1954[8].

Education

Johannes Geldenhuys's education included a stint at University of Pretoria[11].

Career and Affiliations

Johannes Geldenhuys worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of Chief of the South African Army[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Star of South Africa, Gold[12], a military decoration[28], in South Africa[29], founded in 1975[30]; Southern Cross Decoration[13], a military decoration[31], in South Africa[32], founded in 1975[33]; South African Police Star for Outstanding Service[14], a military decoration[34], in South Africa[35]; Southern Cross Medal[15], an award[36], in South Africa[37], founded in 1952[38]; Military Merit Medal[16], a military decoration[39], in South Africa[40], founded in 1974[41]; and Pro Patria Medal[17], a military decoration[42], in South Africa[43], founded in 1974[44].

Death and Burial

Johannes Geldenhuys died on September 10, 2018[5]. He died in George[4].

Why It Matters

Johannes Geldenhuys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Geldenhuys born?

Born in Kroonstad[2], Johannes Geldenhuys…

Where did Johannes Geldenhuys die?

Johannes Geldenhuys passed away in George[4].

What did Johannes Geldenhuys do for work?

Johannes Geldenhuys worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Johannes Geldenhuys go to school?

Johannes Geldenhuys was educated at University of Pretoria[11].

What awards did Johannes Geldenhuys receive?

Honors received include Star of South Africa, Gold[12], Southern Cross Decoration[13], South African Police Star for Outstanding Service[14], and Southern Cross Medal[15].

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  22. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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