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Karl Dönitz
German admiral and former president of Nazi Germany in 1945 (born 1891-1980).
The record
Karl Dönitz was a German admiral and former president of Nazi Germany in 1945. Born on 16 September 1891 in Grünau, Dönitz died on 24 December 1980 in Aumühle at the age of 89.
Positions held include president of Germany (1945). Dönitz studied at Naval Academy at Mürwik. Honours include Iron Cross, 1st class, U-boat War Badge (1918) and Sudetenland Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 88 languages, Karl Dönitz is No. 1,506 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 16 September 1891, Grünau
- Died
- 24 December 1980, Aumühle (aged 89)
- Country
- Germany
- Known as
- Politician, autobiographer, submariner
- Nickname
- The lion
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Nazi Party
- Education
- Naval Academy at Mürwik
- Languages
- German
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 88
Did you know
54
Was 54 when first president of Germany (1945).
89
Lived to 89.
16 Sep
Shares a birthday with Kuan Yew Lee and Lauren Bacall.
88
Has a Wikipedia article in 88 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1945President of Germany
Connections
Karl Dönitz
- SpouseIngeborg Dönitz
- ChildKlaus Dönitz
- ChildPeter Dönitz
Honours and works
Awards
- Iron Cross, 1st class1916
- U-boat War Badge (1918)1918
- Sudetenland Medal1939
- U-boat War Badge (1939)1940
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross1940
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves1943
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty1944
- Golden Party Badge
- Order of Michael the Brave
- Clasp to the Iron Cross
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award
- Memel Medal
- Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class
- House Order of Hohenzollern
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Military Merit Cross
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