Max Jähns
German writer and military historian (1837-1900)
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Summary
Max Jähns was born on April 18, 1837[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on September 19, 1900[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a military writer[5], military historian[6], and military personnel[7]. He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Böhmischer Bethlehems-Friedhof[9]
- Father: Friedrich Wilhelm Jähns[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[11]
- Native language: German[12]
- Position held: adjutant[13], head of department[14], professor[15], chairperson[16]
- Employer: Prussian Ministry of War[17], Prussian Military Academy[18]
- Educated at: Prussian Military Academy[19]
- Award received: Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[20]
- Member of: Allgemeiner Deutscher Sprachverein[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Max Jähns[23]
- Military, police or special rank: Oberstleutnant[24], lieutenant[25], Hauptmann[26], major[27]
- Archives at: Federal Archives-Military Archives[28], German Federal Archives[29], Berlin State Library[30]
- Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[31], Austro-Prussian War[32]
- Family name: Jähns[33]
- Given name: Karl[34], Maximilian[35], Wilhelm[36]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[40], Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
- Birth name: Karl Maximilian Wilhelm Jähns[43]
- Contributed to creative work: Militär-Wochenblatt[44]
- Writing language: German[45]
- Military unit: Infanterie-Regiment „von Goeben“[46]
FAQs
Where was Max Jähns born?
Max Jähns's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Max Jähns die?
Max Jähns passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Max Jähns's parents?
Max Jähns's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Jähns[10].
What did Max Jähns do for work?
Max Jähns worked as a military writer[5], military historian[6], and military personnel[7].
Where did Max Jähns go to school?
Max Jähns was educated at Prussian Military Academy[19].
What awards did Max Jähns receive?
Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[20].