Ferdinand Schörner
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Summary
Ferdinand Schörner was born on June 12, 1892[1], in Munich[2]. He died on July 2, 1973[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,519 views/month, #6,413 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bavaria[7]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[9], Military Merit Cross III. Class[10], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11], Golden Party Badge[12], Iron Cross 2nd Class[13], Iron Cross 1st Class[14], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[15], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[16], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[17], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[18], German Cross[19], Anschluss Medal[20], Sudetenland Medal[21], Eastern Medal[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[24]
- Military branch: infantry[25]
- Commons category: Ferdinand Schörner[26]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[27], Generaloberst[28], General of Mountain Troops[29], lieutenant general[30], major general[31], colonel[32]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Army Group South[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34], World War II[35]
- Family name: Schörner[36]
- Given name: Ferdinand[37]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[38], German Empire[39]
- Described at URL: https://www.spiegel.de/politik/der-laute-kamerad-a-77853957-0002-0001-0000-000031969169[40]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[41]
- Participant in: International Military Tribunal[42]
- Convicted of: war crime[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[44]
- Name in native language: Ferdinand Schörner[45]
- Start of work period: 1911[46]
- End of work period: 1945[47]
- Place of detention: Vladimir Central Prison[48]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[49]
Why It Matters
Ferdinand Schörner has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand Schörner born?
Ferdinand Schörner's place of birth was Munich[2].
Where did Ferdinand Schörner die?
Ferdinand Schörner died in Munich[4].
What did Ferdinand Schörner do for work?
Ferdinand Schörner worked as a military personnel[5].
What awards did Ferdinand Schörner receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[9], Military Merit Cross III. Class[10], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11], and Golden Party Badge[12].