Walther von Brauchitsch
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Summary
Walther von Brauchitsch was born on October 4, 1881[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on October 18, 1948[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,586 views/month, #6,532 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Salzgitter[7]
- Father: Bernhard von Brauchitsch[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Position held: commander-in-chief[10]
- Educated at: Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[11]
- Award received: Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[13], Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[14], Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[15], Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], Golden Party Badge[17], Order of Michael the Brave[18], Clasp to the Iron Cross[19], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[20], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[21], Anschluss Medal[22], Sudetenland Medal[23], Memel Medal[24], Military Merit Cross[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family: Brauchitsch[27]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[28]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[29]
- Commons category: Walther von Brauchitsch[30]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[31]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[32]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34], World War II[35], 1939 Invasion of Poland[36], Battle of France[37], Operation Barbarossa[38]
- Family name: von Brauchitsch[39]
- Given name: Walther[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Walther von Brauchitsch[41]
- Commons gallery: Walther von Brauchitsch[42]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[43]
- Relative: Manfred von Brauchitsch[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Floruit: January 1, 1940[46]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[48]
Why It Matters
Walther von Brauchitsch has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Walther von Brauchitsch born?
Walther von Brauchitsch's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Walther von Brauchitsch die?
Walther von Brauchitsch passed away in Hamburg[4].
Who were Walther von Brauchitsch's parents?
Walther von Brauchitsch's father was Bernhard von Brauchitsch[8].
What did Walther von Brauchitsch do for work?
Walther von Brauchitsch worked as a military personnel[5].
Where did Walther von Brauchitsch go to school?
Walther von Brauchitsch was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[11].
What awards did Walther von Brauchitsch receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[13], Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[14], and Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[15].