Josias von Heeringen

German general (1850-1926)
Person human Q62411
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Josias von Heeringen

Summary

Josias von Heeringen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kassel[2]. He was born on March 9, 1850[3]. He passed away in Charlottenburg[4]. He died on October 9, 1926[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Josias von Heeringen was born in Kassel[2].
  • Josias von Heeringen died in Charlottenburg[4].
  • Josias von Heeringen was born on March 9, 1850[3].
  • Josias von Heeringen died on October 9, 1926[5].
  • Josias von Heeringen is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[9].
  • Josias von Heeringen held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Josias von Heeringen worked as a politician[6].
  • Josias von Heeringen worked as a military officer[7].
  • Josias von Heeringen received the Pour le Mérite[11].
  • Josias von Heeringen received the Order of the Black Eagle[12].
  • Josias von Heeringen received the honorary citizen of Kassel[13].
  • Josias von Heeringen received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[14].
  • Josias von Heeringen received the 1st Class Order of the Crown[15].
  • Josias von Heeringen received the Q105071383[16].
  • Josias von Heeringen is recorded as male[17].
  • Josias von Heeringen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Josias von Heeringen's Commons category is recorded as Josias von Heeringen[19].
  • Josias von Heeringen's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel general[20].
  • Josias von Heeringen's commander of is recorded as 22nd Air Landing Division (Wehrmacht)[21].
  • Josias von Heeringen was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Josias von Heeringen's family name is recorded as von Heeringen[23].
  • Josias von Heeringen's given name is recorded as Josias[24].
  • Josias von Heeringen's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Josias von Heeringen[25].
  • Josias von Heeringen's Commons gallery is recorded as Josias von Heeringen[26].
  • Josias von Heeringen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Josias von Heeringen was born in Kassel[2]. He was born on March 9, 1850[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[11], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Black Eagle[12], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1701[33]; honorary citizen of Kassel[13], an award[34], in Germany[35]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[14], a grade of an order[36]; 1st Class Order of the Crown[15], a grade of an order[37], in Prussia[38]; and Q105071383[16].

Death and Burial

Josias von Heeringen died on October 9, 1926[5]. He died in Charlottenburg[4]. Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Josias von Heeringen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Josias von Heeringen born?

Josias von Heeringen's place of birth was Kassel[2].

Where did Josias von Heeringen die?

Josias von Heeringen passed away in Charlottenburg[4].

What did Josias von Heeringen do for work?

Josias von Heeringen worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Josias von Heeringen receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[11], Order of the Black Eagle[12], honorary citizen of Kassel[13], and Iron Cross 2nd Class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  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
  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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    Place of death Charlottenburg
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    Award received Pour le Mérite, Order of the Black Eagle, honorary citizen of Kassel +14
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