Alexander von Linsingen

German general (1850-1935)
Person human Q73372
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Alexander von Linsingen

Summary

Alexander von Linsingen is a human[1]. He was born in Hildesheim[2]. He was born on +1850-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hanover[4]. He died on +1935-06-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Linsingen was born in Hildesheim[2].
  • Alexander von Linsingen died in Hanover[4].
  • Alexander von Linsingen was born on +1850-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander von Linsingen died on +1935-06-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander von Linsingen is buried at Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)[8].
  • Alexander von Linsingen held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's professions included military officer[6].
  • Alexander von Linsingen received the Pour le Mérite[10].
  • Alexander von Linsingen received the Order of the Black Eagle[11].
  • Alexander von Linsingen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[12].
  • Alexander von Linsingen received the Iron Cross 1st Class[13].
  • Alexander von Linsingen received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[14].
  • Alexander von Linsingen received the Q104534513[15].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's image is recorded as Linsingen.gif[16].
  • Alexander von Linsingen is recorded as male[17].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's ISNI is recorded as 0000000434291803[19].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 42604796[20].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 308694744[21].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's GND ID is recorded as 117036897[22].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's GND ID is recorded as 1050484134[23].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 159307379[24].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's Commons category is recorded as Alexander von Linsingen[25].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel general[26].
  • Alexander von Linsingen's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 31809746[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hildesheim[2], Alexander von Linsingen… he was born on +1850-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander von Linsingen's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[10], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Black Eagle[11], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1701[33]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[12], a grade of an order[34], in Kingdom of Württemberg[35], founded in 1856[36]; Iron Cross 1st Class[13], a grade of an order[37]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[14], a grade of an order[38], in Prussia[39]; and Q104534513[15], a grade of an order[40], in Kingdom of Bavaria[41], founded in 1866[42].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Linsingen died on +1935-06-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Hanover[4]. He is buried at Neuer St. Nikolai Friedhof (Hannover)[8].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Linsingen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Linsingen born?

Alexander von Linsingen's place of birth was Hildesheim[2].

Where did Alexander von Linsingen die?

Alexander von Linsingen passed away in Hanover[4].

What did Alexander von Linsingen do for work?

Alexander von Linsingen worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Alexander von Linsingen receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[10], Order of the Black Eagle[11], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[12], and Iron Cross 1st Class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Hanover
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