Dietrich von Choltitz
German general (1894-1966)
1894 — 1966
Quick Facts
Profession
German general (1894-1966)
Born
November 9, 1894
Died
1966 (age ~72)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
military officer
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in Łąka PrudnickaDied in Baden-Baden
1894
Born in Łąka Prudnicka (1894-11-09)
1940
AwardKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
1942
AwardGerman Cross in Gold
1943
AwardWound Badge (1939) in Gold
1966
Died in Baden-Baden
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dietrich von Choltitz?+
Dietrich von Choltitz is German general (1894-1966). Born in 1894.
When was Dietrich von Choltitz born?+
Dietrich von Choltitz was born on November 9, 1894.
When did Dietrich von Choltitz die?+
Dietrich von Choltitz died in 1966, at approximately 72 years of age.
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Dietrich — November 9, 1894
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
— anon
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