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Werner von Fritsch

German general (1880–1939).

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Werner von Fritsch was a German general. Born on 4 August 1880 in Benrath, Fritsch died on 22 September 1939 in Praga at the age of 59.

Honours include Pour le Mérite, Military Merit Cross III. Class and Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class, among 14 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 39 languages, Werner von Fritsch is No. 19,046 in the People and Position Index.

Born
4 August 1880, Benrath
Died
22 September 1939, Praga (aged 59)
Country
Kingdom of Prussia
Known as
Military personnel, resistance fighter, soldier
Field
Military
Party
Nazi Party
Languages
German
Wikipedia editions
39

Did you know

59

Lived to 59.

4 Aug

Shares a birthday with Barack Obama and Louis Armstrong.

4

One of 4 people in the Index born in Benrath, with Karl Hohmann.

39

Has a Wikipedia article in 39 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Connections

Werner von Fritsch
  • FatherGeorg Freiherr von Fritsch

Honours and works

Awards

  • Pour le Mérite
  • Military Merit Cross III. Class
  • Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class
  • Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order
  • Golden Party Badge
  • Iron Cross
  • Military Merit Order (Bavaria)
  • Hanseatic Cross
  • Friedrich Order
  • Knight 2nd Class of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous
  • Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg)
  • Wehrmacht Long Service Award
  • Military Merit Cross
  • Gallipoli Star

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q57572 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)