Albrecht von Wallenstein

Summary

Albrecht von Wallenstein is a human^[1]. Born in Heřmanice^[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1583^[3]. He died in Cheb^[4]. He died on February 25, 1634^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], military officer^[7], and military leader^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #6,871 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Heřmanice^[2], Albrecht von Wallenstein…
• Albrecht von Wallenstein passed away in Cheb^[4].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein was born on September 24, 1583^[3].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein was born on September 14, 1583^[10].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein died on February 25, 1634^[5].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein is buried at Valdice Charterhouse^[11].
• Burial took place at Chapel of St Anne^[12].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's father was Wilhelm Waldstein^[13].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's mother was Margareta, Freiin Smirziczky von Smirzicz^[14].
• Among Albrecht von Wallenstein's spouses was Anna Lukretia Nekesch von Landeck^[15].
• Among Albrecht von Wallenstein's spouses was Elisabeth Harrach^[16].
• A child of Albrecht von Wallenstein was Marie Alžběta z Valdštejna^[17].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia^[18].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein worked as a politician^[6].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein worked as a military officer^[7].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's professions included military leader^[8].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's field of work was military affairs^[19].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's field of work was politics^[20].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein held the position of generalissimo^[21].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's education included a stint at University of Altdorf^[22].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein was educated at Palacký University Olomouc^[23].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein is recorded as male^[25].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Albrecht von Wallenstein's family is recorded as House of Waldstein^[27].

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Origins and Family

Albrecht von Wallenstein was born in Heřmanice^[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 24, 1583^[3] and September 14, 1583^[10]. His father was Wilhelm Waldstein^[13]. His mother was Margareta, Freiin Smirziczky von Smirzicz^[14].

Education

Educated at University of Altdorf^[22], a university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1578^[30], headquartered in Altdorf bei Nürnberg^[31] and Palacký University Olomouc^[23], a public university^[32], in Czech Republic^[33], founded in 1573^[34], headquartered in Olomouc^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], military officer^[7], and military leader^[8]. Fields of work include military affairs^[19], a concept^[36] and politics^[20], an academic discipline^[37]. Albrecht von Wallenstein held the position of generalissimo^[21].

Recognition

Albrecht von Wallenstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Lukretia Nekesch von Landeck^[15], 1550–1614^[38] and Elisabeth Harrach^[16], 1601–1654^[39]. A child of Albrecht von Wallenstein was Marie Alžběta z Valdštejna^[17].

Death and Burial

Albrecht von Wallenstein died on February 25, 1634^[5]. He passed away in Cheb^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Valdice Charterhouse^[11] and Chapel of St Anne^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albrecht von Wallenstein include Wallenstein Palace^[40], a palace^[41], in Czech Republic^[42], founded in 1623^[43] and Wallensteingraben^[44], a canal^[45], in Germany^[46].

Why It Matters

Albrecht von Wallenstein ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #6,871 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

Entities named for him include Wallenstein Palace^[40], a palace^[41], in Czech Republic^[42], founded in 1623^[43] and Wallensteingraben^[44], a canal^[45], in Germany^[46].

FAQs

Where was Albrecht von Wallenstein born?

Albrecht von Wallenstein's place of birth was Heřmanice^[2].

Where did Albrecht von Wallenstein die?

Albrecht von Wallenstein died in Cheb^[4].

Who were Albrecht von Wallenstein's parents?

Albrecht von Wallenstein's father was Wilhelm Waldstein^[13]. Albrecht von Wallenstein's mother was Margareta, Freiin Smirziczky von Smirzicz^[14].

Who was Albrecht von Wallenstein married to?

Albrecht von Wallenstein's spouses include Anna Lukretia Nekesch von Landeck^[15] and Elisabeth Harrach^[16].

What did Albrecht von Wallenstein do for work?

Albrecht von Wallenstein worked as politician^[6], military officer^[7], and military leader^[8].

Where did Albrecht von Wallenstein go to school?

Albrecht von Wallenstein was educated at University of Altdorf^[22] and Palacký University Olomouc^[23].

What awards did Albrecht von Wallenstein receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[24].