Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

German army officer (1870-1964)
Person human Q57203
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Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

Summary

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck is a human[1]. Born in Saarlouis[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1870[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on March 9, 1964[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], military officer[8], soldier[9], and colonialist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,598 views/month, #6,705 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's place of birth was Saarlouis[2].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck died in Hamburg[4].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was born on March 20, 1870[3].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck died on March 9, 1964[5].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck is buried at Vicelinkirche[12].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck worked as a politician[6].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck worked as a writer[7].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck worked as a military officer[8].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck worked as a soldier[9].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck worked as a colonialist[10].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's field of work was military service[14].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's education included a stint at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[16].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck received the Pour le Mérite[17].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck received the Order of the Red Eagle[18].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck received the Order of the Crown[19].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck received the Iron Cross[20].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck received the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[21].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck received the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck is recorded as male[23].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's family is recorded as Lettow-Vorbeck[25].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was affiliated with the German National People's Party[26].
  • Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was born in Saarlouis[2]. He was born on March 20, 1870[3].

Education

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], military officer[8], soldier[9], and colonialist[10]. Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck's field of work was military service[14]. He held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[17], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Red Eagle[18], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1792[33]; Order of the Crown[19], an order[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35], founded in 1861[36]; Iron Cross[20], an order[37], in Kingdom of Prussia[38], founded in 1813[39]; Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[21], an order of merit[40], in Kingdom of Bavaria[41], founded in 1808[42]; and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22], an order of merit[43], in Kingdom of Bavaria[44], founded in 1866[45].

Personal Life

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was affiliated with the German National People's Party[26].

Death and Burial

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck died on March 9, 1964[5]. He died in Hamburg[4]. Burial took place at Vicelinkirche[12].

Why It Matters

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,598 views/month, #6,705 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

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 passed away in Hamburg[4].

What did Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck do for work?

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck worked as politician[6], writer[7], military officer[8], soldier[9], and colonialist[10].

Where did Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck go to school?

Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[16].

What awards did Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[17], Order of the Red Eagle[18], Order of the Crown[19], and Iron Cross[20].

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Dictionary of African Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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