Dietrich von Choltitz
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Summary
Dietrich von Choltitz was born on November 9, 1894[1], in Łąka Prudnicka[2]. He died on November 5, 1966[3], in Baden-Baden[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,470 views/month, #6,858 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 4, 1966[7]
- Child: Timo von Choltitz[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[9], Weimar Republic[10], Nazi Germany[11], Germany[12]
- Position held: City Commandant[13]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14], German Cross in Gold[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[17], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[18], Military Order of St. Henry[19], Order of the Star of Romania[20], Wound Badge (1918) in Silver[21], Infantry Assault Badge[22], Civil Order of Saxony[23], Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class[24], Wound Badge (1918) in Black[25], Wound Badge (1939) in Gold[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: Royal Saxon Army[28], Reichswehr[29], German Army[30]
- Commons category: Dietrich von Choltitz[31]
- Military, police or special rank: General of the Infantry[32], colonel[33], general[34]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[35]
- Cause of death: pulmonary emphysema[36]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): LXXVI Panzer Corps[37], 11th Panzer Division[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[39], World War II[40], 1939 Invasion of Poland[41], Battle of Rotterdam[42], Operation Barbarossa[43], Siege of Sevastopol[44], Battle of Kursk[45], Battle of Anzio[46], Operation Overlord[47], Liberation of Paris[48]
- Family name: Choltitz[49]
- Given name: Dietrich[50], Hugo[51], Hermann[52]
- Allegiance: German Empire[53], Weimar Republic[54], Nazi Germany[55]
- Relative: Otto von Garnier[56]
- Manner of death: natural causes[57]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[58]
- Birth name: Dietrich Hugo Hermann von Choltitz[59]
- Start of work period: 1914[60]
- End of work period: 1945[61]
Why It Matters
Dietrich von Choltitz has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
FAQs
Where was Dietrich von Choltitz born?
Dietrich von Choltitz's place of birth was Łąka Prudnicka[2].
Where did Dietrich von Choltitz die?
Dietrich von Choltitz passed away in Baden-Baden[4].
What did Dietrich von Choltitz do for work?
Dietrich von Choltitz worked as a military officer[5].
What awards did Dietrich von Choltitz receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14], German Cross in Gold[15], Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], and Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[17].