Wilhelm Groener

German general (1867-1939)
Person human Q57513
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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], military officer[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (704 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ludwigsburg[2].
  • Wilhelm Groener passed away in Potsdam[4].
  • Wilhelm Groener died in Bornstedt[10].
  • Wilhelm Groener was born on November 22, 1867[3].
  • Wilhelm Groener died on May 3, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[11].
  • A child of Wilhelm Groener was Dorothea Groener-Geyer[12].
  • Wilhelm Groener held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[13].
  • Wilhelm Groener held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Wilhelm Groener worked as a politician[6].
  • Wilhelm Groener's professions included military officer[7].
  • Wilhelm Groener's professions included minister[8].
  • Wilhelm Groener's field of work was politics[15].
  • Wilhelm Groener's field of work was military affairs[16].
  • Wilhelm Groener held the position of German General Staff[17].
  • Wilhelm Groener held the position of transport minister[18].
  • Wilhelm Groener held the position of Reichsminister des Innern[19].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Pour le Mérite[20].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[21].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Officers Crosses of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22].
  • Wilhelm Groener received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23].
  • Wilhelm Groener is recorded as male[24].
  • Wilhelm Groener's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Wilhelm Groener was affiliated with the independent politician[26].
  • Wilhelm Groener's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[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], military officer[7], and minister[8]. Fields of work include politics[15], an academic discipline[28] and military affairs[16], a concept[29]. Positions held include German General Staff[17], a general staff[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1871[32]; transport minister[18], a position[33]; and Reichsminister des Innern[19], a historical position[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[20], a courage award[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1740[37]; Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[21]; Officers Crosses of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22]; and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23], an art prize[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1932[40].

Personal Life

A child of Wilhelm Groener was Dorothea Groener-Geyer[12]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[26].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Groener died on May 3, 1939[5]. Recorded place of death include Potsdam[4], a college town[41], in Germany[42] and Bornstedt[10], a quarter[43], in Germany[44]. Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[11].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Groener ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (704 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

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], military officer[7], and minister[8].

What awards did Wilhelm Groener receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[20], Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[21], Officers Crosses of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22], and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . 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. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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