Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz

German general (1895–1975)
Person human Q63845
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Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz

Summary

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on December 23, 1895[3]. He passed away in Koblenz[4]. He died on May 19, 1975[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz was born in Strasbourg[2].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz died in Koblenz[4].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz was born on December 23, 1895[3].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz died on May 19, 1975[5].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz is buried at Rüngsdorf Cemetery[8].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's father was Walther von Lüttwitz[9].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz received the German Cross in Gold[11].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz received the Friedrich-August-Kreuz[15].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz received the Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[16].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz is recorded as male[17].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's noble title is recorded as baron[19].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[20].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's Commons category is recorded as Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz[21].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as General der Panzertruppe[22].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[23].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's commander of is recorded as 9th Army (Wehrmacht)[24].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's family name is recorded as Lüttwitz[27].

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Origins and Family

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on December 23, 1895[3]. His father was Walther von Lüttwitz[9].

Career and Affiliations

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[11], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], a grade of an order[30], in Germany[31]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], a military decoration[32]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14], a grade of an order[33], in United States[34]; Friedrich-August-Kreuz[15], a cross[35], in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[36], founded in 1914[37]; and Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)[16], an order of chivalry[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1538[40], headquartered in Lichterfelde[41].

Death and Burial

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz died on May 19, 1975[5]. He died in Koblenz[4]. Burial took place at Rüngsdorf Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz born?

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].

Where did Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz die?

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz passed away in Koblenz[4].

Who were Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's parents?

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz's father was Walther von Lüttwitz[9].

What did Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz do for work?

Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Smilo Freiherr von Lüttwitz receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.bas-rhin.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.bas-rhin.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . archives.bas-rhin.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . archives.bas-rhin.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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