Otto von Garnier

German General of the Cavalry during World War I (1859–1947)
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Summary

Otto von Garnier was born on May 1, 1859[1], in Prudnik[2]. He died on June 17, 1947[3], in Hechingen[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[7]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[8], Albert Order[9], Pour le Mérite[10], Order of Saint Stanislaus[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Otto von Garnier[13]
  • Military, police or special rank: General of the Cavalry[14]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[15]
  • Family name: Garnier[16]
  • Given name: Otto[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]

Why It Matters

Otto von Garnier has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Otto von Garnier born?

Otto von Garnier was born in Prudnik[2].

Where did Otto von Garnier die?

Otto von Garnier died in Hechingen[4].

What did Otto von Garnier do for work?

Otto von Garnier worked as a military officer[5].

What awards did Otto von Garnier receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[8], Albert Order[9], Pour le Mérite[10], and Order of Saint Stanislaus[11].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 1393075983
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  2. 10w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Prudnik
    Occupation → —
    Participated in conflict → World War I
    Award received → Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class, Albert Order, Pour le Mérite +1
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