Erich Raeder
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Summary
Erich Raeder was born on April 24, 1876[1], in Wandsbek[2]. He died on November 6, 1960[3], in Kiel[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5] and historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,606 views/month, #6,295 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Wandsbek[8]
- Place of death: Kiel-Windeweer[9]
- Place of burial: Kiel North Cemetery[10]
- Father: Hans Raeder[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Educated at: Naval Academy at Mürwik[13]
- Award received: Military Merit Cross III. Class[14], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[15], Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[16], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I[17], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], Golden Party Badge[19], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[20], Order of Michael the Brave[21], Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[23], Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria), 1st class[24], Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Alexander[25], Imtiyaz Medal[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[28]
- Military branch: Imperial German Navy[29], German Navy[30], Kriegsmarine[31]
- Commons category: Erich Raeder[32]
- Military, police or special rank: Großadmiral[33], lieutenant[34], admiral[35], Korvettenkapitän[36], Konteradmiral[37], vizeadmiral[38], General Admiral[39]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[41], World War II[42]
- Family name: Raeder[43]
- Given name: Erich[44], Johann[45], Albert[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Erich Raeder[47]
- Commons gallery: Erich Raeder[48]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[49]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[50]
- Participant in: Nuremberg trials[51], International Military Tribunal[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[53], German[54]
Why It Matters
Erich Raeder has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Erich Raeder born?
Erich Raeder was born in Wandsbek[2].
Where did Erich Raeder die?
Erich Raeder died in Kiel[4].
Who were Erich Raeder's parents?
Erich Raeder's father was Hans Raeder[11].
What did Erich Raeder do for work?
Erich Raeder worked as a naval officer[5] and historian[6].
Where did Erich Raeder go to school?
Erich Raeder was educated at Naval Academy at Mürwik[13].
What awards did Erich Raeder receive?
Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[14], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[15], Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[16], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I[17].