Albrecht von Wallenstein
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Summary
Albrecht von Wallenstein was born on September 24, 1583[1], in Heřmanice[2]. He died on February 25, 1634[3], in Cheb[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and military leader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,932 views/month, #6,871 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 14, 1583[9]
- Place of burial: Valdice Charterhouse[10], Chapel of St Anne[11]
- Father: Wilhelm Waldstein[12]
- Mother: Margareta, Freiin Smirziczky von Smirzicz[13]
- Spouse: Anna Lukretia Nekesch von Landeck[14], Elisabeth Harrach[15]
- Child: Marie Alžběta z Valdštejna[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bohemia[17]
- Field of work: military affairs[18], politics[19]
- Position held: generalissimo[20]
- Educated at: University of Altdorf[21], Palacký University Olomouc[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: House of Waldstein[25]
- Noble title: duke[26]
- Military branch: Imperial Army[27]
- Commons category: Albrecht von Waldstein[28]
- Military, police or special rank: generalissimo[29]
- Participated in conflict: Thirty Years' War[30]
- Family name: von Wallenstein[31]
- Given name: Albrecht[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Albrecht von Wallenstein[33]
- Commons gallery: Albrecht von Waldstein[34]
- Manner of death: homicide[35]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[36], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[39], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[40], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[41], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[42], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44], The Encyclopedia Americana[45], The Catholic Encyclopedia[46], The New Student's Reference Work[47], regional database of the Research Library in Hradec Králové[48], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Albrecht von Wallenstein include Wallenstein Palace[50], a palace[51], in Czech Republic[52], founded in 1623[53] and Wallensteingraben[54], a canal[55], in Germany[56].
Why It Matters
Albrecht von Wallenstein has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Wallenstein Palace[50], a palace[51], in Czech Republic[52], founded in 1623[53] and Wallensteingraben[54], a canal[55], in Germany[56].
FAQs
Where was Albrecht von Wallenstein born?
Albrecht von Wallenstein was born in Heřmanice[2].
Where did Albrecht von Wallenstein die?
Albrecht von Wallenstein passed away in Cheb[4].
Who were Albrecht von Wallenstein's parents?
Albrecht von Wallenstein's father was Wilhelm Waldstein[12]. Albrecht von Wallenstein's mother was Margareta, Freiin Smirziczky von Smirzicz[13].
Who was Albrecht von Wallenstein married to?
Albrecht von Wallenstein's spouses include Anna Lukretia Nekesch von Landeck[14] and Elisabeth Harrach[15].
What did Albrecht von Wallenstein do for work?
Albrecht von Wallenstein worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and military leader[7].
Where did Albrecht von Wallenstein go to school?
Albrecht von Wallenstein was educated at University of Altdorf[21] and Palacký University Olomouc[22].
What awards did Albrecht von Wallenstein receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].