Alexander Velen

German officer (1599-1675)
Person human Q1533807
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Alexander Velen

Summary

Alexander Velen is a human[1]. Born in Raesfeld[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1599[3]. He died on October 10, 1675[4]. He worked as a military officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Raesfeld[2], Alexander Velen…
  • Alexander Velen was born on January 1, 1599[3].
  • Alexander Velen died on October 10, 1675[4].
  • Alexander Velen's father was Alexander I, Freiherr von Vehlen und Raesfeld[6].
  • Alexander Velen's mother was Agnes von Leerodt[7].
  • A child of Alexander Velen was Maria Isabella, Gräfin von Vehlen und Meggen[8].
  • A child of Alexander Velen was Ferdinand Gottfried, Graf von Vehlen und Meggen[9].
  • Alexander Velen held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Alexander Velen worked as a military officer[5].
  • Alexander Velen is recorded as male[11].
  • Alexander Velen's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Alexander Velen's noble title is recorded as lord[13].
  • Alexander Velen's Commons category is recorded as Alexander II. von Velen[14].
  • Alexander Velen's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal[15].
  • Alexander Velen's archives at is recorded as North Rhine-Westphalia State Archives Westphalia Division[16].
  • Alexander Velen's family name is recorded as von Velen[17].
  • Alexander Velen's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alexander Velen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Velen's place of birth was Raesfeld[2]. He was born on January 1, 1599[3]. His father was Alexander I, Freiherr von Vehlen und Raesfeld[6]. His mother was Agnes von Leerodt[7].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Velen's professions included military officer[5].

Personal Life

Children include Maria Isabella, Gräfin von Vehlen und Meggen[8], 1617–1692[20] and Ferdinand Gottfried, Graf von Vehlen und Meggen[9], a chamberlain[21], 1626–1686[22].

Death and Burial

Alexander Velen died on October 10, 1675[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Velen born?

Alexander Velen was born in Raesfeld[2].

Who were Alexander Velen's parents?

Alexander Velen's father was Alexander I, Freiherr von Vehlen und Raesfeld[6]. Alexander Velen's mother was Agnes von Leerodt[7].

What did Alexander Velen do for work?

Alexander Velen worked as military officer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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