Nikolaus von Falkenhorst

German general (1885-1968)
Person human Q57233
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Nikolaus von Falkenhorst

Summary

Nikolaus von Falkenhorst is a human[1]. He was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on January 17, 1885[3]. He passed away in Holzminden[4]. He died on June 18, 1968[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrocław[2], Nikolaus von Falkenhorst…
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst passed away in Holzminden[4].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst was born on January 17, 1885[3].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst died on June 18, 1968[5].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's professions included military officer[6].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst received the German Cross in Silver[11].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst received the Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[13].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst received the War Merit Cross[14].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst is recorded as male[16].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[18].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's Commons category is recorded as Nikolaus von Falkenhorst[19].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generaloberst[20].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[21].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's commander of is recorded as 32nd Infantry Division[22].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst was part of the conflict Denmark in World War II[25].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's given name is recorded as Nikolaus[26].
  • Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's place of birth was Wrocław[2]. He was born on January 17, 1885[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30]; German Cross in Silver[11], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[13], an order of chivalry[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1538[38], headquartered in Lichterfelde[39]; War Merit Cross[14], a war merit cross[40], in German Reich[41], founded in 1939[42]; and Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15], a cross[43], in German Reich[44], founded in 1934[45].

Death and Burial

Nikolaus von Falkenhorst died on June 18, 1968[5]. He passed away in Holzminden[4].

Why It Matters

Nikolaus von Falkenhorst ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Nikolaus von Falkenhorst born?

Nikolaus von Falkenhorst's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Nikolaus von Falkenhorst die?

Nikolaus von Falkenhorst passed away in Holzminden[4].

What did Nikolaus von Falkenhorst do for work?

Nikolaus von Falkenhorst worked as military officer[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did Nikolaus von Falkenhorst receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], German Cross in Silver[11], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], and Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[13].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Q106825045. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Conflict
    Occupation military officer, diplomat
    Convicted of war crime
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