Adam von Waldstein

Austrian hofmeister
Person human Q10379805
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Adam von Waldstein

Summary

Adam von Waldstein is a human[1]. He was born on June 8, 1569[2]. He died in Prague[3]. He died on August 24, 1638[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Adam von Waldstein died in Prague[3].
  • Adam von Waldstein was born on June 8, 1569[2].
  • Adam von Waldstein died on August 24, 1638[4].
  • Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral[6].
  • Adam von Waldstein's father was John of Waldstein[7].
  • Adam von Waldstein's mother was Magdalena von Wartenberg[8].
  • Adam von Waldstein was married to Elisabeth, Freiin von Waldstein[9].
  • A child of Adam von Waldstein was Maximilian von Waldstein[10].
  • A child of Adam von Waldstein was Berthold Waldstein[11].
  • A child of Adam von Waldstein was Q123740131[12].
  • A child of Adam von Waldstein was Jan Viktorin Karel z Valdštejna[13].
  • Adam von Waldstein held the position of High Judge of the Land Court[14].
  • Adam von Waldstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].
  • Adam von Waldstein is recorded as male[16].
  • Adam von Waldstein's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Adam von Waldstein's family is recorded as House of Waldstein[18].
  • Adam von Waldstein's Commons category is recorded as Adam von Waldstein[19].
  • Adam von Waldstein's family name is recorded as von Waldstein[20].
  • Adam von Waldstein's given name is recorded as Adam[21].
  • Adam von Waldstein's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[22].
  • Adam von Waldstein's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Adam von Waldstein'}[23].
  • Adam von Waldstein's sibling is recorded as Kateřina z Žerotína[24].

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Origins and Family

Adam von Waldstein was born on June 8, 1569[2]. His father was John of Waldstein[7]. His mother was Magdalena von Wartenberg[8].

Career and Affiliations

Adam von Waldstein held the position of High Judge of the Land Court[14].

Recognition

Adam von Waldstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].

Personal Life

Among Adam von Waldstein's spouses was Elisabeth, Freiin von Waldstein[9]. Children include Maximilian von Waldstein[10], a military officer[25], 1598–1655[26], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27]; Berthold Waldstein[11], a chamberlain[28], 1604–1632[29]; Q123740131[12]; and Jan Viktorin Karel z Valdštejna[13], 1616–1673[30], specialised in gardening[31].

Death and Burial

Adam von Waldstein died on August 24, 1638[4]. He died in Prague[3]. He is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[6].

Why It Matters

Adam von Waldstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Where did Adam von Waldstein die?

Adam von Waldstein died in Prague[3].

Who were Adam von Waldstein's parents?

Adam von Waldstein's father was John of Waldstein[7]. Adam von Waldstein's mother was Magdalena von Wartenberg[8].

Who was Adam von Waldstein married to?

Adam von Waldstein's spouses include Elisabeth, Freiin von Waldstein[9].

What awards did Adam von Waldstein receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Waldstein, Adam (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0022411-z-Valdstejna-Adam-15691638
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Maximilian von Waldstein, Berthold Waldstein, Q123740131 +1
    Place of burial St. Vitus Cathedral
    Mother Magdalena von Wartenberg
    Sibling Kateřina z Žerotína
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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