Alfred von Tirpitz
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Summary
Alfred von Tirpitz was born on March 19, 1849[1], in Kostrzyn nad Odrą[2]. He died on March 6, 1930[3], in Schäftlarn[4]. He worked as a politician[5], naval officer[6], and essayist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,703 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Munich Forest Cemetery[9]
- Father: Rudolf Tirpitz[10]
- Mother: Malwine Tirpitz[11]
- Child: Ilse von Tirpiz[12], Wolfgang von Tirpitz[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15], member of the Prussian House of Lords[16], Secrétaire d'État de la Marine[17]
- Educated at: German Imperial Naval Academy[18]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[22], Legion of Honour[23], Order of the Red Eagle[24], House Order of Hohenzollern[25], Order of St. Olav[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[28], Order of Philip the Magnanimous[29], honorary citizen of Frankfurt (Oder)[30], Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: German National People's Party[34], German Fatherland Party[35]
- Military branch: Imperial German Navy[36]
- Commons category: Alfred von Tirpitz[37]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[38], Großadmiral[39]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[40]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[41], World War I[42]
- Family name: Tirpitz[43], von Tirpitz[44]
- Given name: Alfred[45], Peter[46], Friedrich[47]
- IPA transcription: ˈalfʁeːt fɔn ˈtɪʁpɪt͡s[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alfred von Tirpitz[49]
- Commons gallery: Alfred von Tirpitz[50]
- Work location: Berlin[51]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfred von Tirpitz include Tirpitz[53], a battleship[54] and Tirpitzøya[55], an island[56], in Norway[57].
Why It Matters
Alfred von Tirpitz has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Tirpitz[53], a battleship[54] and Tirpitzøya[55], an island[56], in Norway[57].
FAQs
Where was Alfred von Tirpitz born?
Alfred von Tirpitz was born in Kostrzyn nad Odrą[2].
Where did Alfred von Tirpitz die?
Alfred von Tirpitz passed away in Schäftlarn[4].
Who were Alfred von Tirpitz's parents?
Alfred von Tirpitz's father was Rudolf Tirpitz[10]. Alfred von Tirpitz's mother was Malwine Tirpitz[11].
What did Alfred von Tirpitz do for work?
Alfred von Tirpitz worked as a politician[5], naval officer[6], and essayist[7].
Where did Alfred von Tirpitz go to school?
Alfred von Tirpitz was educated at German Imperial Naval Academy[18].
What awards did Alfred von Tirpitz receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[22].