Erwin Rommel
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Summary
Erwin Rommel was born on November 15, 1891[1], in Heidenheim an der Brenz[2]. He died on October 14, 1944[3], in Herrlingen[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], resistance fighter[6], and general field marshal[7]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,185 views/month, #2,444 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Herrlingen[9]
- Spouse: Lucia Maria Rommel[10]
- Child: Manfred Rommel[11]
- Country of citizenship: German Empire[12], Weimar Republic[13], Nazi Germany[14]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[15], Military Merit Cross III. Class[16], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[17], Friedrich Order[18], Order of Michael the Brave[19], Iron Cross (1914), 2nd class[20], Iron Cross (1914), 1st class[21], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[22], Knight of the Württemberg Military Order of Merit[23], Wound Badge (1918) in Silver[24], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[25], Sudetenland Medal[26], Memel Medal[27], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[28]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[29], Protestantism[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[32], Württembergische Sicherheitstruppen[33], Reichswehr[34], German Army[35]
- Commons category: Erwin Rommel[36]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[37]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[38]
- Cause of death: cyanide poisoning[39]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Army Group B[40], 7th Panzer Division[41], Afrika Korps[42], Panzer Army Africa[43]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[44], World War II[45], North African campaign[46], Battle of France[47], Operation Overlord[48], Operation Sonnenblume[49], First Battle of El Alamein[50], Second Battle of El Alamein[51], Operation Torch[52]
- Family name: Rommel (surname)[53]
- Given name: Johannes[54], Erwin[55]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Erwin Rommel include Field Marshal Rommel Barracks, Augustdorf[56], a barracks[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1937[59] and Rommel[60], a guided missile destroyer[61].
Why It Matters
Erwin Rommel has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include Infantry Attacks[64], a written work[65]. Entities named for him include Field Marshal Rommel Barracks, Augustdorf[56], a barracks[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1937[59] and Rommel[60], a guided missile destroyer[61].
FAQs
Where was Erwin Rommel born?
Erwin Rommel's place of birth was Heidenheim an der Brenz[2].
Where did Erwin Rommel die?
Erwin Rommel died in Herrlingen[4].
Who was Erwin Rommel married to?
Erwin Rommel's spouses include Lucia Maria Rommel[10].
What did Erwin Rommel do for work?
Erwin Rommel worked as a military officer[5], resistance fighter[6], and general field marshal[7].
What awards did Erwin Rommel receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[15], Military Merit Cross III. Class[16], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[17], and Friedrich Order[18].