Hans von Seeckt
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Summary
Hans von Seeckt was born on April 22, 1866[1], in Schleswig[2]. He died on December 27, 1936[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], author[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,299 views/month, #7,012 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Invalids' Cemetery[10]
- Father: Richard Seeckt[11]
- Spouse: Dorothee von Seeckt[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Field of work: military[14]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[16], Military Merit Cross II. Class[17], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[18], Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19], Knight II Class of the Albrecht Order[20], Iron Cross[21], Order of the Crown[22], Military Order of Max Joseph[23], Hanseatic Cross[24], Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[25], Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[26], Order of Osmanieh[27], Order of the Medjidie[28], Order of Bravery[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: German People's Party[31]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[32]
- Commons category: Hans von Seeckt[33]
- Military, police or special rank: general of the army[34], Generaloberst[35], lieutenant general[36], general[37]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 11th Army[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[39], First Battle of the Marne[40], Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive[41], Serbian campaign[42], Long March[43]
- Family name: Seeckt[44]
- Given name: Hans[45]
- Work location: Berlin[46]
- Allegiance: German Empire[47]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[49]
Why It Matters
Hans von Seeckt has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Hans von Seeckt born?
Hans von Seeckt's place of birth was Schleswig[2].
Where did Hans von Seeckt die?
Hans von Seeckt died in Berlin[4].
Who were Hans von Seeckt's parents?
Hans von Seeckt's father was Richard Seeckt[11].
Who was Hans von Seeckt married to?
Hans von Seeckt's spouses include Dorothee von Seeckt[12].
What did Hans von Seeckt do for work?
Hans von Seeckt worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], author[7], and soldier[8].
What awards did Hans von Seeckt receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[16], Military Merit Cross II. Class[17], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[18], and Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19].