Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff

German general (1905–1980)
Person human Q62355
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Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff

Summary

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lubin[2]. He was born on March 27, 1905[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on January 27, 1980[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lubin[2], Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff…
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff passed away in Munich[4].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff was born on March 27, 1905[3].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff died on January 27, 1980[5].
  • Burial took place at Ostfriedhof[9].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's father was Ernst von Gersdorff[10].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's mother was Christine zu Dohna-Schlodien[11].
  • Among Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's spouses was Maria-Eva von Waldenburg[12].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's professions included resistance fighter[7].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff is recorded as male[16].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's noble title is recorded as baron[18].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's military branch is recorded as Reichswehr[19].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf-Christoph von Gersdorff[20].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[21].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's family name is recorded as Gersdorff[23].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's given name is recorded as Rudolf[24].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[25].
  • Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff was born in Lubin[2]. He was born on March 27, 1905[3]. His father was Ernst von Gersdorff[10]. His mother was Christine zu Dohna-Schlodien[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and resistance fighter[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14], a grade of an order[27], in Nazi Germany[28], founded in 1939[29] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[30], in Germany[31].

Personal Life

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff was married to Maria-Eva von Waldenburg[12].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff died on January 27, 1980[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Ostfriedhof[9].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff born?

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff was born in Lubin[2].

Where did Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff die?

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff died in Munich[4].

Who were Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's parents?

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's father was Ernst von Gersdorff[10]. Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's mother was Christine zu Dohna-Schlodien[11].

Who was Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff married to?

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff's spouses include Maria-Eva von Waldenburg[12].

What did Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff do for work?

Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff worked as military personnel[6] and resistance fighter[7].

What awards did Rudolf Christoph von Gersdorff receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, resistance fighter
    Place of birth Lubin
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  3. 7w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Ostfriedhof
    Father Ernst von Gersdorff
    Occupation
    Allegiance Nazi Germany
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