Alexander of Battenberg

Bulgarian ruler (1857–1893)
Person human Q159591
Alexander of Battenberg
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Summary

Alexander of Battenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Verona[2]. He was born on April 5, 1857[3]. He passed away in Graz[4]. He died on November 17, 1893[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,154 views/month, #7,017 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander of Battenberg's place of birth was Verona[2].
  • Alexander of Battenberg passed away in Graz[4].
  • Alexander of Battenberg was born on April 5, 1857[3].
  • Alexander of Battenberg died on November 17, 1893[5].
  • Alexander of Battenberg is buried at Battenberg Mausoleum[9].
  • Alexander of Battenberg's father was Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine[10].
  • Alexander of Battenberg's mother was Julia, Princess of Battenberg[11].
  • Among Alexander of Battenberg's spouses was Johanna Loisinger[12].
  • A child of Alexander of Battenberg was Assen Hartenau[13].
  • A child of Alexander of Battenberg was Zwetana Gräfin von Hartenau[14].
  • Alexander of Battenberg held citizenship in Principality of Bulgaria[15].
  • Alexander of Battenberg held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Alexander of Battenberg worked as a military officer[6].
  • Alexander of Battenberg's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Alexander of Battenberg's field of work was politician[17].
  • Alexander of Battenberg held the position of monarch[18].
  • Alexander of Battenberg received the Order of St. Andrew[19].
  • Alexander of Battenberg received the Order of St. George, 4th class[20].
  • Alexander of Battenberg received the Order of Bravery[21].
  • Alexander of Battenberg received the Order of Saint Alexander[22].
  • Alexander of Battenberg received the Order of Ludwig I[23].
  • Alexander of Battenberg received the Order of the Black Eagle[24].
  • Alexander of Battenberg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[25].
  • Alexander of Battenberg is recorded as male[26].
  • Alexander of Battenberg's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander of Battenberg's place of birth was Verona[2]. He was born on April 5, 1857[3]. His father was Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine[10]. His mother was Julia, Princess of Battenberg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and military personnel[7]. Alexander of Battenberg's field of work was politician[17]. He held the position of monarch[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Andrew[19], an order[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1698[30]; Order of St. George, 4th class[20], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of Bravery[21], an order[33], in Bulgaria[34], founded in 1880[35]; Order of Saint Alexander[22], an order[36], in Principality of Bulgaria[37], founded in 1881[38]; Order of Ludwig I[23], an order[39], in Grand Duchy of Hesse[40], founded in 1807[41]; and Order of the Black Eagle[24], an order[42], in Kingdom of Prussia[43], founded in 1701[44].

Personal Life

Among Alexander of Battenberg's spouses was Johanna Loisinger[12]. Children include Assen Hartenau[13], a jurist[45], 1890–1965[46], of Austria[47] and Zwetana Gräfin von Hartenau[14], 1893–1935[48]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[25].

Death and Burial

Alexander of Battenberg died on November 17, 1893[5]. He died in Graz[4]. The cause of death was peritonitis[49]. Burial took place at Battenberg Mausoleum[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander of Battenberg include Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square[50], a square[51], in Bulgaria[52]; Knyazhevo[53], a neighborhood[54], in Bulgaria[55]; and Battenberg Hill[56], a hill[57].

Why It Matters

Alexander of Battenberg ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,154 views/month, #7,017 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square[50], a square[51], in Bulgaria[52]; Knyazhevo[53], a neighborhood[54], in Bulgaria[55]; and Battenberg Hill[56], a hill[57].

FAQs

Where was Alexander of Battenberg born?

Born in Verona[2].

Where did Alexander of Battenberg die?

Alexander of Battenberg died in Graz[4].

Who were Alexander of Battenberg's parents?

Alexander of Battenberg's father was Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine[10]. Alexander of Battenberg's mother was Julia, Princess of Battenberg[11].

Who was Alexander of Battenberg married to?

Alexander of Battenberg's spouses include Johanna Loisinger[12].

What did Alexander of Battenberg do for work?

Alexander of Battenberg worked as military officer[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Alexander of Battenberg receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Andrew[19], Order of St. George, 4th class[20], Order of Bravery[21], and Order of Saint Alexander[22].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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