Curt von Salmuth

German entrepreneur (1895-1981)
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Summary

Curt von Salmuth was born on May 1, 1895[1], in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[2]. He died on August 29, 1981[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5] and jurist[6]. He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Arthur von Salmuth[8]
  • Mother: Elise Pauline Friedericke von Salmuth[9]
  • Child: Sigismund von Salmuth[10], Wigand von Salmuth[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Position held: managing partner[13], board member[14], supervisory board member[15]
  • Employer: Aluminium-Werke Wutöschingen[16]
  • Educated at: Frederick William University Berlin[17]
  • Award received: Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Sylvester[19], Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21], honorary doctor of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[22], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Ehrensenator[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[25], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[27], Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914 1st Class[28], Gallipoli Star[29]
  • Member of: Sturmabteilung[30], Verband der Chemischen Industrie[31], Club von Berlin[32], Der Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten[33]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[34], Catholic Church[35]
  • Sex or gender: male[36]
  • Family: Salmuth[37]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[38]
  • Residence: Heidelberg[39]
  • Family name: von Salmuth[40]
  • Given name: Curt[41], Arthur[42], Alfred[43], Bernhard[44], Ferdinand[45], Georg[46]
  • Significant event: religious conversion[47]
  • Academic major: jurisprudence[48], economics[49]
  • Work location: Ludwigshafen[50], Völklingen[51]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[52]
  • Birth name: Curt Arthur Alfred Bernhard Ferdinand Georg von Salmuth[53]
  • Social classification: nobility[54]
  • Military unit: Königin Elisabeth Garde-Grenadier-Regiment Nr. 3[55]

FAQs

Where was Curt von Salmuth born?

Curt von Salmuth was born in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[2].

Where did Curt von Salmuth die?

Curt von Salmuth died in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Curt von Salmuth's parents?

Curt von Salmuth's father was Arthur von Salmuth[8]. Curt von Salmuth's mother was Elise Pauline Friedericke von Salmuth[9].

What did Curt von Salmuth do for work?

Curt von Salmuth worked as an entrepreneur[5] and jurist[6].

Where did Curt von Salmuth go to school?

Curt von Salmuth was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[17].

What awards did Curt von Salmuth receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Sylvester[19], Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21].

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  1. 25d ago · GZWDer · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isni → 0000000038637796
    Given name → Curt, Arthur, Alfred +3
    Birth name → Curt Arthur Alfred Bernhard Ferdinand Georg von Salmuth
    Gnd id → 107910675
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