Walter von Reichenau

German field marshal (1884–1942)
Person human Q57144
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Walter von Reichenau

Summary

Walter von Reichenau is a human[1]. Born in Karlsruhe[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1884[3]. He died in Lviv[4]. He died on January 17, 1942[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and sports executive[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #6,903 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Karlsruhe[2], Walter von Reichenau…
  • Walter von Reichenau passed away in Lviv[4].
  • Walter von Reichenau was born on October 8, 1884[3].
  • Walter von Reichenau died on January 17, 1942[5].
  • Walter von Reichenau is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[9].
  • Walter von Reichenau held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Walter von Reichenau held citizenship in Weimar Republic[11].
  • Walter von Reichenau's professions included military officer[6].
  • Walter von Reichenau worked as a sports executive[7].
  • Walter von Reichenau received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].
  • Walter von Reichenau received the Order of the Crown[13].
  • Walter von Reichenau received the House Order of Hohenzollern[14].
  • Walter von Reichenau received the Friedrich Order[15].
  • Walter von Reichenau received the Hanseatic Cross[16].
  • Walter von Reichenau received the Military Merit Cross[17].
  • Walter von Reichenau was a member of International Olympic Committee[18].
  • Walter von Reichenau is recorded as male[19].
  • Walter von Reichenau's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Walter von Reichenau was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].
  • Walter von Reichenau's military branch is recorded as army[22].
  • Walter von Reichenau's Commons category is recorded as Walter von Reichenau[23].
  • Walter von Reichenau's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[24].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[25].
  • Walter von Reichenau's commander of is recorded as Wehrkreis VII[26].
  • Walter von Reichenau's commander of is recorded as 10th Army[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Karlsruhe[2], Walter von Reichenau… he was born on October 8, 1884[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and sports executive[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30]; Order of the Crown[13], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1861[33]; House Order of Hohenzollern[14], a dynastic order of knighthood[34], founded in 1841[35]; Friedrich Order[15], an order[36], in Kingdom of Württemberg[37], founded in 1830[38]; Hanseatic Cross[16], a cross[39], in German Reich[40], founded in 1915[41]; and Military Merit Cross[17], a military decoration[42], in Austria–Hungary[43], founded in 1849[44].

Personal Life

Walter von Reichenau was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].

Death and Burial

Walter von Reichenau died on January 17, 1942[5]. He passed away in Lviv[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[25]. Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Walter von Reichenau ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #6,903 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Walter von Reichenau born?

Walter von Reichenau's place of birth was Karlsruhe[2].

Where did Walter von Reichenau die?

Walter von Reichenau passed away in Lviv[4].

What did Walter von Reichenau do for work?

Walter von Reichenau worked as military officer[6] and sports executive[7].

What awards did Walter von Reichenau receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12], Order of the Crown[13], House Order of Hohenzollern[14], and Friedrich Order[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank general field marshal
    Given name Walter
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