Otto Ruge

Norwegian general (1882–1961)
Person human Q2501755
Otto Ruge
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Otto Ruge

Summary

Otto Ruge is a human[1]. His place of birth was Christiania[2]. He was born on +1882-01-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Eidsberg Municipality[4]. He died on +1961-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Otto Ruge's place of birth was Christiania[2].
  • Otto Ruge passed away in Eidsberg Municipality[4].
  • Otto Ruge was born on +1882-01-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Otto Ruge died on +1961-08-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Vestre gravlund[8].
  • A child of Otto Ruge was Q138571971[9].
  • Otto Ruge held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Otto Ruge's professions included military officer[6].
  • Otto Ruge held the position of Chief of Defence of Norway[11].
  • Otto Ruge held the position of Chief of Defence of Norway[12].
  • Otto Ruge held the position of Q136777613[13].
  • Otto Ruge was educated at Oslo Cathedral School[14].
  • Otto Ruge received the Bronze Star Medal[15].
  • Otto Ruge received the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Otto Ruge received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎[17].
  • Otto Ruge received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Otto Ruge is recorded as male[19].
  • Otto Ruge's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Otto Ruge's military branch is recorded as Norwegian Army[21].
  • Otto Ruge's Commons category is recorded as Otto Ruge[22].
  • Otto Ruge's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[23].
  • Otto Ruge's residence is recorded as Fort Høytorp[24].
  • Otto Ruge was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Otto Ruge was part of the conflict Norwegian Campaign[26].
  • Otto Ruge's family name is recorded as Ruge[27].

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Origins and Family

Otto Ruge's place of birth was Christiania[2]. He was born on +1882-01-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Otto Ruge's education included a stint at Oslo Cathedral School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Otto Ruge worked as a military officer[6]. Positions held include Chief of Defence of Norway[11], a military position[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1940[30] and Q136777613[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[15], a courage award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1944[33]; Legion of Honour[16], a state order[34], in France[35], founded in 1802[36]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎[17], a grade of an order[37], in Norway[38]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40].

Personal Life

A child of Otto Ruge was Q138571971[9].

Death and Burial

Otto Ruge died on +1961-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Eidsberg Municipality[4]. Burial took place at Vestre gravlund[8].

Why It Matters

Otto Ruge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Otto Ruge born?

Born in Christiania[2], Otto Ruge…

Where did Otto Ruge die?

Otto Ruge died in Eidsberg Municipality[4].

What did Otto Ruge do for work?

Otto Ruge worked as military officer[6].

Where did Otto Ruge go to school?

Otto Ruge was educated at Oslo Cathedral School[14].

What awards did Otto Ruge receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[15], Legion of Honour[16], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav‎[17], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Merkedager : fødselsdager, stiftelsesdatoer, begivenheter. Retrieved . urn.nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. 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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Oslo Cathedral School
    Occupation military officer
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