Martin Gareis

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1891-1976)
Person human Q3069311
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Martin Gareis

Summary

Martin Gareis is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 6, 1891[3]. He passed away in Kreuth[4]. He died on February 26, 1976[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Martin Gareis was born in Berlin[2].
  • Martin Gareis was born in Buch[9].
  • Martin Gareis passed away in Kreuth[4].
  • Martin Gareis was born on October 6, 1891[3].
  • Martin Gareis died on February 26, 1976[5].
  • Martin Gareis held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Martin Gareis's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Martin Gareis's professions included military officer[7].
  • Martin Gareis received the German Cross in Gold[11].
  • Martin Gareis received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].
  • Martin Gareis received the Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class[13].
  • Martin Gareis is recorded as male[14].
  • Martin Gareis's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Martin Gareis's military branch is recorded as German Army[16].
  • Martin Gareis's Commons category is recorded as Martin Gareis[17].
  • Martin Gareis's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[18].
  • Martin Gareis's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • Martin Gareis's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[20].
  • Martin Gareis was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Martin Gareis was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Martin Gareis's family name is recorded as Gareis[23].
  • Martin Gareis's given name is recorded as Martin[24].
  • Martin Gareis's participant in is recorded as Hostages Trial[25].
  • Martin Gareis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Martin Gareis's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Martin Gareis'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Berlin[2], a seat of government[28], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[29], founded in 1244[30] and Buch[9], a locality of Berlin[31], in Germany[32]. Martin Gareis was born on October 6, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[11], a grade of an order[33], in Nazi Germany[34]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12], a Q1499804[35], in Nazi Germany[36], founded in 1939[37]; and Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class[13], a grade of an order[38], in Romania[39].

Death and Burial

Martin Gareis died on February 26, 1976[5]. He died in Kreuth[4].

Why It Matters

Martin Gareis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Martin Gareis born?

Martin Gareis's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Martin Gareis die?

Martin Gareis died in Kreuth[4].

What did Martin Gareis do for work?

Martin Gareis worked as military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Martin Gareis receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12], and Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: 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
  12. [39] ↑ . 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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Berlin, Buch
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bg', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'it', 'sl', 'sv', 'tr', 'uk']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 19w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military personnel, military officer
    Military, police or special rank → General of the Infantry, general
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in → Hostages Trial
    Place of birth → Berlin, Buch
    Significant person → Ernst von Leyser
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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