Alexander von Spaen

German general (1619-1692)
Person human Q872799
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Alexander von Spaen

Summary

Alexander von Spaen is a human[1]. He was born in Kranenburg[2]. He was born on January 14, 1619[3]. He passed away in Kleve[4]. He died on October 23, 1692[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Spaen was born in Kranenburg[2].
  • Alexander von Spaen died in Kleve[4].
  • Alexander von Spaen was born on January 14, 1619[3].
  • Alexander von Spaen died on October 23, 1692[5].
  • Alexander von Spaen's father was Wolter Spaen[10].
  • Alexander von Spaen's mother was Agnes Schimmelpenninck van der Oye[11].
  • Among Alexander von Spaen's spouses was Henriette van Arnhem Vrouwe van Hulshorst en Nederhagen[12].
  • A child of Alexander von Spaen was Amalia Charlotta Veronica Freiin von Spaen[13].
  • Alexander von Spaen held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Alexander von Spaen worked as a politician[6].
  • Alexander von Spaen worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Alexander von Spaen worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Alexander von Spaen is recorded as male[15].
  • Alexander von Spaen's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alexander von Spaen's noble title is recorded as baron[17].
  • Alexander von Spaen's Commons category is recorded as Alexander von Spaen[18].
  • Alexander von Spaen's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • Alexander von Spaen was part of the conflict Second Northern War[20].
  • Alexander von Spaen's family name is recorded as von Spaen[21].
  • Alexander von Spaen's given name is recorded as Alexander[22].
  • Alexander von Spaen's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Alexander von Spaen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Spaen was born in Kranenburg[2]. He was born on January 14, 1619[3]. His father was Wolter Spaen[10]. His mother was Agnes Schimmelpenninck van der Oye[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8].

Personal Life

Alexander von Spaen was married to Henriette van Arnhem Vrouwe van Hulshorst en Nederhagen[12]. A child of him was Amalia Charlotta Veronica Freiin von Spaen[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Spaen died on October 23, 1692[5]. He passed away in Kleve[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Spaen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Spaen born?

Alexander von Spaen's place of birth was Kranenburg[2].

Where did Alexander von Spaen die?

Alexander von Spaen died in Kleve[4].

Who were Alexander von Spaen's parents?

Alexander von Spaen's father was Wolter Spaen[10]. Alexander von Spaen's mother was Agnes Schimmelpenninck van der Oye[11].

Who was Alexander von Spaen married to?

Alexander von Spaen's spouses include Henriette van Arnhem Vrouwe van Hulshorst en Nederhagen[12].

What did Alexander von Spaen do for work?

Alexander von Spaen worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and diplomat[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, diplomat
    Noble title baron
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, diplomat
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  3. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict Second Northern War
    Aliases
    Spouse Henriette van Arnhem Vrouwe van Hulshorst en Nederhagen
    Sex or gender male
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