Friedrich von Bernhardi
Prussian cavalry general and military historian (1849-1930).
The record
Friedrich von Bernhardi was a Prussian cavalry general and military historian. Born on 22 November 1849 in Saint Petersburg, Bernhardi died on 11 December 1930 in Kunnersdorf (Schöpstal) at the age of 81.
Positions held include military attaché (1891–1894). Notable works include Das Heerwesen. Bernhardi studied at Prussian Military Academy. Honours include Pour le Mérite, Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold, among 14 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 21 languages, Friedrich von Bernhardi is No. 71,551 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 November 1849, Saint Petersburg
- Died
- 11 December 1930, Kunnersdorf (Schöpstal) (aged 81)
- Country
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as
- Military historian, military personnel, writer
- Field
- Military
- Education
- Prussian Military Academy
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 21
Did you know
Was 42 when first military attaché (1891).
Lived to 81.
Shares a birthday with Charles de Gaulle and Scarlett Johansson.
One of 384 people in the Index born in Saint Petersburg, with Dmitry Medvedev.
Has a Wikipedia article in 21 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1891–1894Military attaché
Connections
- MotherCharlotte von Krusenstern
Honours and works
Awards
- Pour le Mérite1916
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold
- Iron Cross, 2nd class
- Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class
- 1st Class Order of the Crown
- Commander Second Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion
- 1st Class of the Cross of Honour of the House Order of Lippe
- Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer
- Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown (Romania)
- Cross of Military Merit
- 3rd class, Order of the Medjidie
- Iron Cross, 1st class
Notable works
- Das Heerwesen
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