Alexander von Kotzebue

German Romantic painter (1815–1889)
Person human Q664680
Alexander von Kotzebue
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Summary

Alexander von Kotzebue is a human[1]. His place of birth was Königsberg[2]. He was born on May 28, 1815[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on February 24, 1889[5]. He worked as a painter[6], poet[7], war artist[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Kotzebue's place of birth was Königsberg[2].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue died in Munich[4].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue was born on May 28, 1815[3].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue was born on June 9, 1815[11].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue died on February 24, 1889[5].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue died on February 20, 1889[12].
  • Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[13].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's father was August von Kotzebue[14].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's mother was Wilhelmine von Kotzebue[15].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue was married to Q138997536[16].
  • A child of Alexander von Kotzebue was Q56863951[17].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[18].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's professions included painter[6].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's professions included poet[7].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue worked as a war artist[8].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue worked as a military officer[9].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's field of work was painting[20].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[21].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Kotzebue was Otto von Faber du Faur[22].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue received the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[23].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue is recorded as male[24].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's family is recorded as Kotzebue[26].
  • Alexander von Kotzebue's genre is history painting[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Kotzebue was born in Königsberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 28, 1815[3] and June 9, 1815[11]. His father was August von Kotzebue[14]. His mother was Wilhelmine von Kotzebue[15].

Education

Alexander von Kotzebue's education included a stint at Imperial Academy of Arts[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], poet[7], war artist[8], and military officer[9]. Alexander von Kotzebue's field of work was painting[20]. A notable student of him was Otto von Faber du Faur[22].

Recognition

Alexander von Kotzebue received the Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[23].

Personal Life

Among Alexander von Kotzebue's spouses was Q138997536[16]. A child of him was Q56863951[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 24, 1889[5] and February 20, 1889[12]. Alexander von Kotzebue died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[13].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Kotzebue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (272 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Kotzebue born?

Alexander von Kotzebue was born in Königsberg[2].

Where did Alexander von Kotzebue die?

Alexander von Kotzebue died in Munich[4].

Who were Alexander von Kotzebue's parents?

Alexander von Kotzebue's father was August von Kotzebue[14]. Alexander von Kotzebue's mother was Wilhelmine von Kotzebue[15].

Who was Alexander von Kotzebue married to?

Alexander von Kotzebue's spouses include Q138997536[16].

What did Alexander von Kotzebue do for work?

Alexander von Kotzebue worked as painter[6], poet[7], war artist[8], and military officer[9].

Where did Alexander von Kotzebue go to school?

Alexander von Kotzebue was educated at Imperial Academy of Arts[21].

What awards did Alexander von Kotzebue receive?

Honors received include Large gold medal of the Imperial Academy of Arts[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 0FA6-5D5D-E400-D1D5-0F48
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  2. 15w ago · PantherStrix · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q138997536
    Student → Otto von Faber du Faur
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → painter, poet, war artist +1
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Königsberg
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