Paul Behncke

German admiral (1869–1937)
Person human Q67023
Paul Behncke
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Paul Behncke

Summary

Paul Behncke is a human[1]. He was born in Süsel[2]. He was born on +1866-08-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on +1937-01-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Süsel[2], Paul Behncke…
  • Paul Behncke passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Paul Behncke was born on +1866-08-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Behncke died on +1937-01-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Paul Behncke is buried at Burgtorfriedhof[9].
  • Paul Behncke held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Paul Behncke worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Paul Behncke worked as a soldier[7].
  • Paul Behncke received the Pour le Mérite[11].
  • Paul Behncke received the Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[12].
  • Paul Behncke is recorded as male[13].
  • Paul Behncke's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Paul Behncke was affiliated with the Nazi Party[15].
  • Paul Behncke's Commons category is recorded as Paul Behncke (admiral)[16].
  • Paul Behncke's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[17].
  • Paul Behncke was part of the conflict World War I[18].
  • Paul Behncke's family name is recorded as Behncke[19].
  • Paul Behncke's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Paul Behncke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Süsel[2], Paul Behncke… he was born on +1866-08-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[11], a courage award[22], in Prussia[23], founded in 1740[24] and Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[12].

Personal Life

Paul Behncke was affiliated with the Nazi Party[15].

Death and Burial

Paul Behncke died on +1937-01-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Burgtorfriedhof[9].

Why It Matters

Paul Behncke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Paul Behncke born?

Born in Süsel[2], Paul Behncke…

Where did Paul Behncke die?

Paul Behncke passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Paul Behncke do for work?

Paul Behncke worked as military personnel[6] and soldier[7].

What awards did Paul Behncke receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[11] and Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Nordisk familjebok, 2nd edition. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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