Ludwig von Falkenhausen

German general (1844–1936)
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Ludwig von Falkenhausen
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Summary

Ludwig von Falkenhausen was born on September 13, 1844[1], in Guben[2]. He died on May 4, 1936[3], in Görlitz[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and military writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (983 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Invalids' Cemetery[8]
  • Father: Friedrich Wilhelm von Falkenhausen[9]
  • Mother: Katharina von Rouanet[10]
  • Spouse: Helene von Waldow und Reitzenstein[11]
  • Child: Friedrich von Falkenhausen[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Award received: Pour le Mérite[14], Order of the Black Eagle[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Noble title: baron[17]
  • Military branch: Prussian Army[18]
  • Commons category: Ludwig von Falkenhausen[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: colonel general[20], general[21]
  • Participated in conflict: Second Schleswig War[22], Austro-Prussian War[23], Franco-Prussian War[24], World War I[25]
  • Family name: von Falkenhausen[26]
  • Given name: Ludwig[27]
  • Allegiance: Kingdom of Prussia[28]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[29]
  • Participant in: Battle of the Lys[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
  • Start of work period: 1862[32]
  • P14578: 6017[33]

Why It Matters

Ludwig von Falkenhausen has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig von Falkenhausen born?

Ludwig von Falkenhausen was born in Guben[2].

Where did Ludwig von Falkenhausen die?

Ludwig von Falkenhausen died in Görlitz[4].

Who were Ludwig von Falkenhausen's parents?

Ludwig von Falkenhausen's father was Friedrich Wilhelm von Falkenhausen[9]. Ludwig von Falkenhausen's mother was Katharina von Rouanet[10].

Who was Ludwig von Falkenhausen married to?

Ludwig von Falkenhausen's spouses include Helene von Waldow und Reitzenstein[11].

What did Ludwig von Falkenhausen do for work?

Ludwig von Falkenhausen worked as a military officer[5] and military writer[6].

What awards did Ludwig von Falkenhausen receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[14] and Order of the Black Eagle[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Görlitz
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