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Johann von Kielmansegg

1906 – 2006

German general

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Lived 1906 – 2006 (aged 99). Johann von Kielmansegg was a German soldier.

Johann Adolf Graf von Kielmansegg (30 December 1906 – 26 May 2006) was a German general staff officer during the Second World War and later general of the Bundeswehr.

Military career Johann Adolf Graf von Kielmansegg joined the German Army on 7 April 1926 after his time in cadet school in Rosleben and served as a cavalry officer in the 16th Cavalry Regiment in Hofgeismar, Langensalza and Erfurt. In 1930 he was promoted to lieutenant, and in 1937, to captain. From October 1937 to August 1939 he received General Staff training at the Prussian Military Academy in Berlin.

Kielmansegg died on 26 May 2006, at the age of 99.

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Important facts

Born
30 December 1906, Hofgeismar
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 May 2006, Bonn
Occupation
Soldier
Nationality
Germany
Awards
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Wehrmacht Long Service Award; Eastern Medal; Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class; Iron Cross (1939), 1st class; Order of the Holy Crown; Legion of Honour; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Legion of Merit; Commander of the Order of the Crown (Romania) with Swords

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann von Kielmansegg?

German general (1906–2006)

When was Johann von Kielmansegg born?

Johann von Kielmansegg was born on 30 December 1906 in Hofgeismar.

When did Johann von Kielmansegg die?

Johann von Kielmansegg died on 26 May 2006 in Bonn.

What was Johann von Kielmansegg's occupation?

Johann von Kielmansegg was a soldier.

What nationality was Johann von Kielmansegg?

Johann von Kielmansegg was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann von Kielmansegg

· Wikidata: Q1692273

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