Military · 1881–1954
Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 8 August 1881 · Died: 6 October 1954 · Age at death: 73
How old was Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist when he died?
Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist died aged 73. He was born on 8 August 1881 and died on 6 October 1954.
German Field Marshal who commanded Panzer groups during World War II
Did you know?He was the highest-ranking German officer to die in Soviet captivity following the conclusion of the war.
Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist (8 August 1881 – 13 November 1954) was a German Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) of the Wehrmacht during World War II. Born into the Prussian noble family von Kleist, Kleist entered the Prussian Army in 1900 and commanded a cavalry squadron during World War I.
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- Age at death
- 73
- Would be
- 145
- Years since death
- 72
- Born
- August 8, 1881 · Braunfels, Germany
- Died
- October 6, 1954
- Nationality
- German
- Known for
- Military
Family
- Father
- Hugo von Kleist
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