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Eckhard Christian was born on 1 December, 1907 in Charlottenburg, Berlin, German Empire, is an Eckhard Christian was Luftwaffe officer in World War II. Discover Eckhard Christian's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
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78 years old |
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Sagittarius |
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1 December 1907 |
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1 December |
| Birthplace |
Charlottenburg, Berlin, German Empire |
| Date of death |
1985 |
| Died Place |
Bad Kreuznach, West Germany |
| Nationality |
Berlin
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Eckhard Christian Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Eckhard Christian's Wife?
His wife is Gerda Christian
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Gerda Christian |
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Eckhard Christian Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eckhard Christian worth at the age of 78 years old? Eckhard Christian’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from Berlin. We have estimated Eckhard Christian's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Eckhard Christian (1 December 1907 – 3 January 1985) was a Luftwaffe officer in World War II, and rose to the rank of Generalmajor.
He first joined the Reichsmarine (German Navy) in 1926.
In 1928 and 1929, he attended officer candidate courses.
Thereafter, he continued in the navy and obtained the rank of Leutnant zur See (second lieutenant) on 1 October 1930.
In 1934, Christian transferred to the Luftwaffe (German Air force) glider school in Warnemünde.
He was promoted to the rank of Hauptmann (captain) on 1 April 1935.
He was transferred to the Air Ministry in July 1938 and onto the General Staff.
On 1 June 1940, he was promoted to major and from 15 January 1941 was attached to Chief of the Armed Forces Command Staff at Adolf Hitler's Führer HQ.
Christian was promoted to Oberstleutnant (lieutenant colonel) on 15 March 1942.
It was there at Hitler's HQ that Christian met Gerda "Dara" Daranowski, who was working as one of Adolf Hitler's private secretaries.
On 2 February 1943, he married Gerda Daranowski who was one of Adolf Hitler's private secretaries during World War II.
They were married on 2 February 1943 and Gerda Christian took a break from her employment for Hitler.
Christian was promoted to Oberst (colonel) on 1 March 1943.
In mid-1943, Gerda Christian returned to Hitler's staff as one of his private secretaries.
After the suicide of Generaloberst Hans Jeschonnek, when the latter was replaced by Günther Korten, Christian was appointed to the Luftwaffe Command Staff at Hitler's request.
One year later, he was promoted to Generalmajor and made Chef des Luftwaffe-Führungsstabes (Chief of the Luftwaffe Command Staff) at Hitler's request on 1 September 1944.
Christian was captured by British troops on 8 May 1945 and held in custody until 7 May 1947.
Eckhard Christian was born in Charlottenburg (Berlin).
In April 1945, Christian was stationed in Berlin at the Führerbunker HQ.
He left the bunker complex on 22 April 1945 to become chief of the liaison staff of the Luftwaffe to OKW Command Staff North.
His wife, Gerda, was one of two secretaries who volunteered to remain with Hitler in the Führerbunker.
On 8 May 1945, he surrendered to British troops in Mürwik and was held in custody until 7 May 1947.
Gerda did not ever reunite with her husband after the war ended.
In fact, Gerda divorced Christian in 1946 because he did not remain with her in the Führerbunker until after the death of Hitler.
Christian died on 3 January 1985 in Bad Kreuznach.
