Wilhelm Groener

German general (1867-1939)
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Wilhelm Groener

Summary

Wilhelm Groener is a human[1]. He was born in Ludwigsburg[2]. He was born on November 22, 1867[3]. He died in Potsdam[4]. He died on May 3, 1939[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ludwigsburg[2], Wilhelm Groener…
  • Wilhelm Groener passed away in Potsdam[4].
  • Wilhelm Groener was born on November 22, 1867[3].
  • Wilhelm Groener died on May 3, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[9].
  • A child of Wilhelm Groener was Dorothea Groener-Geyer[10].
  • Wilhelm Groener held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[11].
  • Wilhelm Groener held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Wilhelm Groener's professions included politician[6].
  • Wilhelm Groener worked as a military officer[7].
  • Wilhelm Groener's field of work was politics[13].
  • Wilhelm Groener's field of work was military affairs[14].
  • Wilhelm Groener held the position of German General Staff[15].
  • Wilhelm Groener held the position of transport minister[16].
  • Wilhelm Groener held the position of Reichsminister des Innern[17].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Pour le Mérite[18].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[19].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Officers Crosses of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[20].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[21].
  • Wilhelm Groener is recorded as male[22].
  • Wilhelm Groener's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Wilhelm Groener was affiliated with the independent politician[24].
  • Wilhelm Groener's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[25].
  • Wilhelm Groener's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Groener[26].
  • Wilhelm Groener's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Groener's place of birth was Ludwigsburg[2]. He was born on November 22, 1867[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Fields of work include politics[13], an academic discipline[28] and military affairs[14], a concept[29]. Positions held include German General Staff[15], a general staff[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1871[32]; transport minister[16], a position[33]; and Reichsminister des Innern[17], a historical position[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[18], a courage award[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1740[37]; Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[19]; Officers Crosses of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[20]; and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[21], an art prize[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1932[40].

Personal Life

A child of Wilhelm Groener was Dorothea Groener-Geyer[10]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[24].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Groener died on May 3, 1939[5]. He passed away in Potsdam[4]. He is buried at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[9].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Groener ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Groener born?

Wilhelm Groener's place of birth was Ludwigsburg[2].

Where did Wilhelm Groener die?

Wilhelm Groener passed away in Potsdam[4].

What did Wilhelm Groener do for work?

Wilhelm Groener worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Wilhelm Groener receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[18], Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[19], Officers Crosses of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[20], and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military officer
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  2. 20d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Wilhelm
    On focus list of wikimedia project Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials
    Position held German General Staff, transport minister, Reichsminister des Innern
    Conflict
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