Reinhard Scheer
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Summary
Reinhard Scheer was born on September 30, 1863[1], in Obernkirchen[2]. He died on November 26, 1928[3], in Marktredwitz[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5], admiral[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,311 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Historical Cemetery, Weimar[9]
- Father: Julius Scheer[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[11], Schaumburg-Lippe[12]
- Field of work: navy[13]
- Employer: German Imperial Naval Office[14]
- Educated at: German Imperial Naval Academy[15]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[16], Grand Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[18], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[19], Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[20], knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[21], Iron Cross 2nd Class[22], Iron Cross 1st Class[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[24], 1st Class Order of the Crown[25], Order of Albert the Bear[26], Military Order of Max Joseph[27], Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[28], Military Order of St. Henry[29]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: Imperial German Navy[32]
- Commons category: Reinhard Scheer[33]
- Military, police or special rank: Korvettenkapitän[34], Fregattenkapitän[35], captain at sea[36], Konteradmiral[37], vizeadmiral[38], Admiral[39], cadet[40], sub-lieutenant[41], Leutnant zur See[42], captain lieutenant[43]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[44]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[45]
- Family name: Scheer[46]
- Given name: Carl[47], Friedrich[48], Heinrich[49], Reinhard[50]
- Described by source: Neue Deutsche Biographie[51], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[52], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Reinhard Scheer include Admiral Scheer[54], a heavy cruiser[55] and HMS Hart[56], a sloop-of-war[57].
Why It Matters
Reinhard Scheer has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Admiral Scheer[54], a heavy cruiser[55] and HMS Hart[56], a sloop-of-war[57].
FAQs
Where was Reinhard Scheer born?
Reinhard Scheer was born in Obernkirchen[2].
Where did Reinhard Scheer die?
Reinhard Scheer died in Marktredwitz[4].
Who were Reinhard Scheer's parents?
Reinhard Scheer's father was Julius Scheer[10].
What did Reinhard Scheer do for work?
Reinhard Scheer worked as a naval officer[5], admiral[6], and soldier[7].
Where did Reinhard Scheer go to school?
Reinhard Scheer was educated at German Imperial Naval Academy[15].
What awards did Reinhard Scheer receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[16], Grand Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[18], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[19].