Maximilian von Prittwitz

German general (1848-1917)
Person human Q61022
Maximilian von Prittwitz
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Maximilian von Prittwitz

Summary

Maximilian von Prittwitz is a human[1]. Born in Bierutów[2], he… he was born on November 27, 1848[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on March 29, 1917[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's place of birth was Bierutów[2].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz was born on November 27, 1848[3].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz died on March 29, 1917[5].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[9].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz worked as a military officer[6].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's professions included politician[7].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[11].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[12].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[13].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz received the Order of the Black Eagle[14].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz is recorded as male[15].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[17].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's Commons category is recorded as Maximilian von Prittwitz[18].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel general[19].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[20].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's commander of is recorded as 8th Army[21].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's commander of is recorded as 8th Division (German Empire)[22].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz was part of the conflict Austro-Prussian War[23].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[24].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz was part of the conflict Battle of Gumbinnen[26].
  • Maximilian von Prittwitz's family name is recorded as von Prittwitz[27].

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Origins and Family

Maximilian von Prittwitz was born in Bierutów[2]. He was born on November 27, 1848[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Maximilian von Prittwitz held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[12], a grade of an order[28], in Prussia[29]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[13]; and Order of the Black Eagle[14], an order[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1701[32].

Death and Burial

Maximilian von Prittwitz died on March 29, 1917[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[20]. He is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Maximilian von Prittwitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Maximilian von Prittwitz born?

Born in Bierutów[2], Maximilian von Prittwitz…

Where did Maximilian von Prittwitz die?

Maximilian von Prittwitz died in Berlin[4].

What did Maximilian von Prittwitz do for work?

Maximilian von Prittwitz worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Maximilian von Prittwitz receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[13], and Order of the Black Eagle[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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  2. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Berlin
    Start of work period +1866-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Military branch Prussian Army
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