Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach

German general (1888-1976) and defector to the Soviet Union
Person human Q85533
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Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach

Summary

Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1888[3]. He passed away in Bremen[4]. He died on April 28, 1976[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,037 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach passed away in Bremen[4].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach was born on August 22, 1888[3].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach was born on January 1, 1888[9].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach died on April 28, 1976[5].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach died on January 1, 1976[10].
  • Burial took place at Riensberger Friedhof[11].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's father was Alexander von Seydlitz-Kurzbach[12].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's professions included resistance fighter[7].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's field of work was World War II[14].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[15].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach received the House Order of Hohenzollern[16].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[17].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach received the Hanseatic Cross[18].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach received the Wound Badge[19].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[20].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach was a member of National Committee for a Free Germany[21].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach is recorded as male[22].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's military branch is recorded as army[24].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's Commons category is recorded as Walter von Seydlitz-Kurzbach[25].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Artillery[26].
  • Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[27].

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Origins and Family

Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 22, 1888[3] and January 1, 1888[9]. His father was Alexander von Seydlitz-Kurzbach[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and resistance fighter[7]. Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's field of work was World War II[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[15], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; House Order of Hohenzollern[16], a dynastic order of knighthood[30], founded in 1841[31]; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[17], a cross[32], in German Reich[33], founded in 1934[34]; Hanseatic Cross[18], a cross[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1915[37]; Wound Badge[19], a breast badge[38], in German Reich[39], founded in 1918[40]; and Clasp to the Iron Cross[20], a grade of an order[41], founded in 1939[42].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 28, 1976[5] and January 1, 1976[10]. Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach died in Bremen[4]. Burial took place at Riensberger Friedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,037 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach born?

Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach die?

Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach died in Bremen[4].

Who were Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's parents?

Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach's father was Alexander von Seydlitz-Kurzbach[12].

What did Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach do for work?

Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach worked as military personnel[6] and resistance fighter[7].

What awards did Walther von Seydlitz-Kurzbach receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[15], House Order of Hohenzollern[16], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[17], and Hanseatic Cross[18].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, House Order of Hohenzollern, Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 +4
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