Heinz Guderian
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Summary
Heinz Guderian was born on June 17, 1888[1], in Chełmno[2]. He died on May 14, 1954[3], in Schwangau[4]. He worked as a writer[5], military personnel[6], Generaloberst[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,642 views/month, #5,589 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Goslar[10]
- Spouse: Margarete Goerne[11]
- Child: Heinz Günther Guderian[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14], Knight 2nd class of the Friedrich Order with swords[15], Clasp to the Iron Cross[16], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[17], Anschluss Medal[18], Sudetenland Medal[19], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[20], Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[21], Order of St. Sava[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: Panzerwaffe[24]
- Commons category: Heinz Guderian[25]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel general[26], general[27]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[28]
- Participated in conflict: Western Front[29], World War I[30], World War II[31], First Battle of the Marne[32], Battle of Verdun[33], Battle of Wizna[34], Battle of Kobryń[35], Battle of France[36], Battle of Białystok–Minsk[37], Battle of Smolensk[38], Battle of Kiev[39], Battle of Moscow[40]
- Family name: Guderian[41]
- Given name: Heinz[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Heinz Guderian[43]
- Allegiance: German Empire[44]
- Described by source: Larousse Encyclopedia online[45], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[46]
- Participant in: International Military Tribunal[47]
- Military casualty classification: prisoner of war[48]
Why It Matters
Heinz Guderian has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include Panzer Leader[51], a literary work[52] and Achtung – Panzer![53], a written work[54].
FAQs
Where was Heinz Guderian born?
Heinz Guderian was born in Chełmno[2].
Where did Heinz Guderian die?
Heinz Guderian passed away in Schwangau[4].
Who was Heinz Guderian married to?
Heinz Guderian's spouses include Margarete Goerne[11].
What did Heinz Guderian do for work?
Heinz Guderian worked as a writer[5], military personnel[6], Generaloberst[7], and military officer[8].
What awards did Heinz Guderian receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14], Knight 2nd class of the Friedrich Order with swords[15], Clasp to the Iron Cross[16], and Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[17].