Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist

German field marshal (1881–1954)
Person human Q57137
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Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist

Summary

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist is a human[1]. His place of birth was Braunfels[2]. He was born on August 8, 1881[3]. He passed away in Vladimir Central Prison[4]. He died on November 13, 1954[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military officer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Braunfels[2], Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist…
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist died in Vladimir Central Prison[4].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist was born on August 8, 1881[3].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist died on November 13, 1954[5].
  • Burial took place at Q19691959[9].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's father was Hugo von Kleist[10].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's professions included military officer[7].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist received the Military Merit Cross III. Class[13].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[14].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist received the Order of Michael the Brave[15].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist received the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[16].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist received the Hanseatic Cross[17].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[18].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[21].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's military branch is recorded as cavalry[22].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's military branch is recorded as armored warfare[23].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's Commons category is recorded as Ewald von Kleist[24].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[25].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[26].
  • Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's commander of is recorded as 1st Panzer Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist was born in Braunfels[2]. He was born on August 8, 1881[3]. His father was Hugo von Kleist[10].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[13]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[14], a military decoration[28]; Order of Michael the Brave[15], an order[29], in Romania[30], founded in 1916[31]; Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[16], an order of merit[32], in Kingdom of Bavaria[33], founded in 1866[34]; Hanseatic Cross[17], a cross[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1915[37]; and Clasp to the Iron Cross[18], a grade of an order[38], founded in 1939[39].

Death and Burial

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist died on November 13, 1954[5]. He passed away in Vladimir Central Prison[4]. Burial took place at Q19691959[9].

Why It Matters

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist born?

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist was born in Braunfels[2].

Where did Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist die?

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist passed away in Vladimir Central Prison[4].

Who were Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's parents?

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist's father was Hugo von Kleist[10].

What did Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist do for work?

Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist worked as military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist receive?

Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[13], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[14], Order of Michael the Brave[15], and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank general field marshal
    Place of detention Vladimir Central Prison, Nuremberg Court Prison
    P14396 register/person/arw-118777319
    Given name Paul, Ewald, Ludwig
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