Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
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Summary
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was born on March 20, 1870[1], in Saarlouis[2]. He died on March 9, 1964[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], military officer[7], soldier[8], and colonialist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,431 views/month, #6,705 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Othmarschen[11]
- Place of burial: Vicelinkirche[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Occupation: author[14]
- Field of work: military service[15]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[16]
- Educated at: Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[17]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[18], Order of the Red Eagle[19], Order of the Crown[20], Iron Cross[21], Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[22], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[23], Hanseatic Cross[24], Order of Saint Stanislaus[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family: Lettow-Vorbeck[27]
- Member of political party: German National People's Party[28]
- Military branch: Prussian Army[29]
- Commons category: Paul Emil von Lettow-Vorbeck[30]
- Military, police or special rank: general[31], major general[32], lieutenant general[33], General of the Infantry[34]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[35]
- Participated in conflict: East African Campaign[36], Battle of Tanga[37], Battle of Mahiwa[38], Battle of Ngomano[39], World War I[40], Boxer Rebellion[41], Battle of Waterberg[42], Battle of Jassin[43], Spartacist uprising[44], Kapp Putsch[45]
- Given name: Paul[46], Emil[47]
- Work location: Bremen[48], Berlin[49], German South-West Africa[50], German East Africa[51]
- Described by source: Hamburg Biographies[52], Dictionary of African Biography[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[54]
- Affiliation: Schutztruppe of German East Africa[55], government of German East Africa[56]
- Name in native language: Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck[57]
Why It Matters
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck born?
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's place of birth was Saarlouis[2].
Where did Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck die?
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck died in Hamburg[4].
What did Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck do for work?
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck worked as a politician[5], writer[6], military officer[7], soldier[8], and colonialist[9].
Where did Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck go to school?
Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[17].
What awards did Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[18], Order of the Red Eagle[19], Order of the Crown[20], and Iron Cross[21].