Werner von Blomberg
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Summary
Werner von Blomberg was born on September 2, 1878[1], in Stargard[2]. He died on March 14, 1946[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,458 views/month, #6,691 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: U.S. Army Hospital Nurnberg[9]
- Place of burial: Bad Wiessee[10]
- Father: Emil von Blomberg[11]
- Mother: Emma von Tschepe[12]
- Spouse: Eva von Blomberg[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
- Position held: minister of war[15]
- Educated at: Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[16]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[17], Albert Order[18], Golden Party Badge[19], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[20], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[21], House Order of Hohenzollern[22], Iron Cross 1st Class[23], Iron Cross 2nd Class[24], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[25], Iron Cross[26], Wound Badge (1918) in Black[27], Cross of Faithful Service (Schaumburg-Lippe)[28], War Cross of Honour for Heroic Deeds (Lippe)[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[31]
- Military branch: German Army[32]
- Commons category: Werner von Blomberg[33]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[34]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[35]
- Cause of death: cancer[36]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[37], World War II[38]
- Family name: Blomberg[39]
- Given name: Werner[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Werner von Blomberg[41]
- Commons gallery: Werner von Blomberg[42]
- Work location: Berlin[43]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Werner von Blomberg include Blomberg–Fritsch Affair[47], a political scandal[48], in Germany[49].
Why It Matters
Werner von Blomberg has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Blomberg–Fritsch Affair[47], a political scandal[48], in Germany[49].
FAQs
Where was Werner von Blomberg born?
Werner von Blomberg's place of birth was Stargard[2].
Where did Werner von Blomberg die?
Werner von Blomberg died in Nuremberg[4].
Who were Werner von Blomberg's parents?
Werner von Blomberg's father was Emil von Blomberg[11]. Werner von Blomberg's mother was Emma von Tschepe[12].
Who was Werner von Blomberg married to?
Werner von Blomberg's spouses include Eva von Blomberg[13].
What did Werner von Blomberg do for work?
Werner von Blomberg worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Werner von Blomberg go to school?
Werner von Blomberg was educated at Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[16].
What awards did Werner von Blomberg receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[17], Albert Order[18], Golden Party Badge[19], and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[20].