Ludwig von Friedeburg

German navy officer and world war II U-boat commander, german politician (1924-2010)
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Ludwig von Friedeburg

Summary

Ludwig von Friedeburg is a human[1]. Born in Rüstringen[2], he… he was born on +1924-05-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on +2010-05-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], sociologist[7], submariner[8], university teacher[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig von Friedeburg's place of birth was Rüstringen[2].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg was born on +1924-05-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg died on +2010-05-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Niederursel[12].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg's father was Hans-Georg von Friedeburg[13].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg was married to Ellen Friedeburg[14].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg held citizenship in German Reich[15].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg's professions included politician[6].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg worked as a sociologist[7].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg worked as a submariner[8].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg's professions included military personnel[10].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg's professions included psychologist[17].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg held the position of member of the Landtag of Hesse[18].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg held the position of minister[19].
  • Among Ludwig von Friedeburg's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[20].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg was employed by Goethe University Frankfurt[21].
  • Among Ludwig von Friedeburg's employers was Allensbach Institute[22].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg was employed by University of Frankfurt Institute for Social Research[23].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg's education included a stint at Kiel University[24].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg was educated at University of Freiburg[25].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
  • Ludwig von Friedeburg received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig von Friedeburg was born in Rüstringen[2]. He was born on +1924-05-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Hans-Georg von Friedeburg[13].

Education

Educated at Kiel University[24], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1665[30], headquartered in Kiel[31] and University of Freiburg[25], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]. Academic degrees include professor[36] and Doctor[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], sociologist[7], submariner[8], university teacher[9], military personnel[10], and psychologist[17]. Employers include Freie Universität Berlin[20], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1948[40], headquartered in Berlin[41]; Goethe University Frankfurt[21], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1914[44], headquartered in Jügelhaus[45]; Allensbach Institute[22], a business[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1947[48], headquartered in Allensbach[49]; and University of Frankfurt Institute for Social Research[23], a research institute[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1923[52]. Positions held include member of the Landtag of Hesse[18] and minister[19], a type of position[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a decoration[54], in Germany[55]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[27], a cultural prize[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1932[58]; and Wehrmacht Long Service Award[59], a service award[60], in German Reich[61], founded in 1936[62].

Personal Life

Among Ludwig von Friedeburg's spouses was Ellen Friedeburg[14]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[63].

Death and Burial

Ludwig von Friedeburg died on +2010-05-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. Burial took place at Niederursel[12].

Why It Matters

Ludwig von Friedeburg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig von Friedeburg born?

Born in Rüstringen[2], Ludwig von Friedeburg…

Where did Ludwig von Friedeburg die?

Ludwig von Friedeburg died in Frankfurt[4].

Who were Ludwig von Friedeburg's parents?

Ludwig von Friedeburg's father was Hans-Georg von Friedeburg[13].

Who was Ludwig von Friedeburg married to?

Ludwig von Friedeburg's spouses include Ellen Friedeburg[14].

What did Ludwig von Friedeburg do for work?

Ludwig von Friedeburg worked as politician[6], sociologist[7], submariner[8], university teacher[9], and military personnel[10].

Where did Ludwig von Friedeburg go to school?

Ludwig von Friedeburg was educated at Kiel University[24] and University of Freiburg[25].

What awards did Ludwig von Friedeburg receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[27], and Wehrmacht Long Service Award[59].

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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