Maximilian von Weichs

German field marshal (1881–1954)
Person human Q57616
Maximilian von Weichs
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Maximilian von Weichs

Summary

Maximilian von Weichs is a human[1]. He was born in Dessau[2]. He was born on November 12, 1881[3]. He died in Schloss Rösberg[4]. He died on September 27, 1954[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,621 views/month, #6,844 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Maximilian von Weichs was born in Dessau[2].
  • Maximilian von Weichs passed away in Schloss Rösberg[4].
  • Maximilian von Weichs was born on November 12, 1881[3].
  • Maximilian von Weichs died on September 27, 1954[5].
  • Maximilian von Weichs held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Maximilian von Weichs held citizenship in Duchy of Anhalt[10].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's professions included military officer[7].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's education included a stint at Wilhelmsgymnasium[11].
  • Maximilian von Weichs received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12].
  • Maximilian von Weichs received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13].
  • Maximilian von Weichs received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[14].
  • Maximilian von Weichs received the Iron Cross[15].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Maximilian von Weichs is recorded as male[17].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's noble title is recorded as baron[19].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[20].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's military branch is recorded as German Army[21].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's military branch is recorded as German Army[22].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's military branch is recorded as German Army[23].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's military branch is recorded as German Army[24].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's military branch is recorded as German Army[25].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's Commons category is recorded as Maximilian von Weichs[26].
  • Maximilian von Weichs's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dessau[2], Maximilian von Weichs… he was born on November 12, 1881[3].

Education

Maximilian von Weichs was educated at Wilhelmsgymnasium[11].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12], a cross[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1934[30]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[14], a grade of an order[33], founded in 1939[34]; and Iron Cross[15], an order[35], in Kingdom of Prussia[36], founded in 1813[37].

Personal Life

Maximilian von Weichs's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].

Death and Burial

Maximilian von Weichs died on September 27, 1954[5]. He passed away in Schloss Rösberg[4].

Why It Matters

Maximilian von Weichs ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,621 views/month, #6,844 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Maximilian von Weichs born?

Maximilian von Weichs was born in Dessau[2].

Where did Maximilian von Weichs die?

Maximilian von Weichs passed away in Schloss Rösberg[4].

What did Maximilian von Weichs do for work?

Maximilian von Weichs worked as military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

Where did Maximilian von Weichs go to school?

Maximilian von Weichs was educated at Wilhelmsgymnasium[11].

What awards did Maximilian von Weichs receive?

Honors received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13], Clasp to the Iron Cross[14], and Iron Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Lebendiges virtuelles Museum Online. Retrieved . dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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