Gerd von Rundstedt
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Summary
Gerd von Rundstedt was born on December 12, 1875[1], in Aschersleben[2]. He died on February 24, 1953[3], in Hanover[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,271 views/month, #5,648 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stöcken City Cemetery[9]
- Father: Gerd von Rundstedt[10]
- Child: Hans Gerd von Rundstedt[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Educated at: Prussian Military Academy[13]
- Award received: Albert Order[14], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[15], Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[16], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[17], Order of the Crown[18], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[19], Order of the White Falcon[20], Sudetenland Medal[21], Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[22], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[23], House Order of Hohenzollern[24], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[25], Clasp to the Iron Cross[26], Military Merit Cross[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Military branch: army[29]
- Commons category: Gerd von Rundstedt[30]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[31]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[32]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[33]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Army Group South[34], Army Group D[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[36], World War II[37]
- Family name: Rundstedt[38]
- Given name: Karl[39], Rudolf[40], Gerd[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gerd von Rundstedt[42]
- Commons gallery: Gerd von Rundstedt[43]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Participant in: Nuremberg trials[46]
- Military casualty classification: prisoner of war[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[48]
- Birth name: Karl Rudolf Gerd von Rundstedt[49]
- Name in native language: Gerd von Rundstedt[50]
Why It Matters
Gerd von Rundstedt has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Gerd von Rundstedt born?
Gerd von Rundstedt was born in Aschersleben[2].
Where did Gerd von Rundstedt die?
Gerd von Rundstedt passed away in Hanover[4].
Who were Gerd von Rundstedt's parents?
Gerd von Rundstedt's father was Gerd von Rundstedt[10].
What did Gerd von Rundstedt do for work?
Gerd von Rundstedt worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], and soldier[7].
Where did Gerd von Rundstedt go to school?
Gerd von Rundstedt was educated at Prussian Military Academy[13].
What awards did Gerd von Rundstedt receive?
Honors received include Albert Order[14], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[15], Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[16], and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[17].