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Kurt von Priesdorff

1881 – 1967

German military historian

Military historianWriter Military officer

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About Kurt von Priesdorff

Lived 1881 – 1967 (aged 85). Kurt von Priesdorff was a German military historian, writer, military officer, soldier, official and historian.

Wilhelm Werner Kurt von Priesdorff (19 October 1881 in Berlin – 5 September 1967 in Naumburg) was a Prussian officer, his last rank was Major, as well as a Geheimer Regierungsrat (executive council), military historian and author.

Awards Prussian Order of the Crown 4th Class Order of Saint John (Bailiwick of Brandenburg) Knight 2nd Class of the Order of Albert the Bear Order of Henry the Lion 4th Class

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Important facts

Born

19 October 1881, Berlin

Birth century

19th century

Died

5 September 1967, Naumburg

Occupation

Military historian, writer, military officer, soldier, official, historian

Nationality

Germany

Awards

Honorary Knight of the Order of St John

Also known as

Wilhelm Werner Kurt von Priesdorff

People in Kurt von Priesdorff's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

John

1881 – 1963

Latin Catholic priest

Wilhelm Werner

1888 – 1945

Military personnel

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kurt von Priesdorff's

Thomas Corwin Mendenhall

William Davidson Niven

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kurt von Priesdorff?

German military historian (1881–1967)

When was Kurt von Priesdorff born?

Kurt von Priesdorff was born on 19 October 1881 in Berlin.

When did Kurt von Priesdorff die?

Kurt von Priesdorff died on 5 September 1967 in Naumburg.

What was Kurt von Priesdorff's occupation?

Kurt von Priesdorff was a military historian, writer, military officer, soldier, official and historian.

What nationality was Kurt von Priesdorff?

Kurt von Priesdorff was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kurt von Priesdorff

· Wikidata: Q1253676

· DBpedia: Kurt von Priesdorff

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