Ludwig Beck
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Summary
Ludwig Beck was born on June 29, 1880[1], in Biebrich[2]. He died on July 20, 1944[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a writer[5], military personnel[6], resistance fighter[7], army officer[8], and Generaloberst[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,070 views/month, #6,754 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 21, 1944[11]
- Place of burial: Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[12]
- Father: Ludwig Beck[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[14], Germany[15]
- Educated at: Dilthey school[16]
- Award received: Knight I Class of the Albrecht Order[17], Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[18], Friedrich-August-Kreuz 1st Class[19], Gallipoli Star[20], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[21], knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[22], Kronen-Orden-Medaille (Preußen)[23], Service Award Cross[24], Hanseatic Cross (Hamburg)[25], Hanseatic Cross (Bremen)[26], Friedrich-August-Kreuz 2nd Class[27], Cross of Faithful Service (Schaumburg-Lippe)[28], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[29], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[32]
- Part of: list of members of the 20 July plot[33], Q1264235[34]
- Commons category: Ludwig Beck[35]
- Military, police or special rank: Generaloberst[36], general[37]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[38]
- Residence: Villa Beck[39]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[40], World War II[41]
- Family name: Beck[42]
- Given name: Ludwig[43], August[44], Theodor[45]
- Significant event: 20 July plot[46]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[47]
- Manner of death: suicide[48]
- Depicted by: Karl Ludwig Diehl[49]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[51]
- Birth name: Ludwig August Theodor Beck[52]
- Name in native language: Ludwig Beck[53]
- Start of work period: 1898[54]
Why It Matters
Ludwig Beck has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Ludwig Beck born?
Ludwig Beck's place of birth was Biebrich[2].
Where did Ludwig Beck die?
Ludwig Beck died in Berlin[4].
Who were Ludwig Beck's parents?
Ludwig Beck's father was Ludwig Beck[13].
What did Ludwig Beck do for work?
Ludwig Beck worked as a writer[5], military personnel[6], resistance fighter[7], army officer[8], and Generaloberst[9].
Where did Ludwig Beck go to school?
Ludwig Beck was educated at Dilthey school[16].
What awards did Ludwig Beck receive?
Honors received include Knight I Class of the Albrecht Order[17], Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[18], Friedrich-August-Kreuz 1st Class[19], and Gallipoli Star[20].