Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb
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Summary
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb was born on September 5, 1876[1], in Landsberg am Lech[2]. He died on April 29, 1956[3], in Füssen[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,316 views/month, #6,905 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Waldfriedhof Solln[7]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9], House Order of Hohenzollern[10], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[11], Military Order of Max Joseph[12], Albert Order[13], Order of the Crown[14], Hanseatic Cross[15], Clasp to the Iron Cross[16], Military Merit Cross[17], Gallipoli Star[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Noble title: Ritter[20]
- Military branch: army[21]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb[22]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[23]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 12th Army[24]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[25], World War II[26], Boxer Rebellion[27]
- Family name: Leeb[28]
- Given name: Wilhelm[29], Josef[30], Franz[31]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[32]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
- Name in native language: Wilhelm Josef Franz Ritter von Leeb[35]
- Start of work period: 1895[36]
- End of work period: 1942[37]
- Place of detention: Nuremberg Court Prison[38]
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb born?
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb's place of birth was Landsberg am Lech[2].
Where did Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb die?
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb passed away in Füssen[4].
What did Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb do for work?
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb worked as a military personnel[5].
What awards did Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9], House Order of Hohenzollern[10], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[11], and Military Order of Max Joseph[12].