Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt

German general
Person human Q64315
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Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt

Summary

Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Perleberg[2]. He was born on July 13, 1887[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on May 9, 1943[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's place of birth was Perleberg[2].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt died in Berlin[4].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt was born on July 13, 1887[3].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt died on May 9, 1943[5].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt held citizenship in German Reich[8].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt worked as a military officer[6].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[9].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[10].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[11].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt received the Wehrmacht Long Service Award[12].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt received the Sudetenland Medal[13].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt received the Eastern Medal[14].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt is recorded as male[15].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's noble title is recorded as count[17].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's military branch is recorded as German Army[18].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's Commons category is recorded as Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt[19].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[20].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's commander of is recorded as 23rd Infantry Division[21].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's family name is recorded as Brockdorff[24].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's family name is recorded as Ahlefeldt[25].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's given name is recorded as Walter[26].
  • Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Perleberg[2], Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt… he was born on July 13, 1887[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[9], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[10], a grade of an order[30], founded in 1939[31]; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[11], a cross[32], in German Reich[33], founded in 1934[34]; Wehrmacht Long Service Award[12], a service award[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1936[37]; Sudetenland Medal[13], a campaign medal[38], in German Reich[39], founded in 1938[40]; and Eastern Medal[14], a campaign medal[41], in Nazi Germany[42], founded in 1942[43].

Death and Burial

Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt died on May 9, 1943[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt born?

Born in Perleberg[2], Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt…

Where did Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt die?

Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt do for work?

Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[9], Clasp to the Iron Cross[10], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[11], and Wehrmacht Long Service Award[12].

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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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