Alexander von Stieglitz

Russian banker and philanthropist (1814-1884)
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Alexander von Stieglitz

Summary

Alexander von Stieglitz is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on September 1, 1814[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on October 24, 1884[5]. He worked as a banker[6], financier[7], industrialist[8], patron of the arts[9], and benefactor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander von Stieglitz…
  • Alexander von Stieglitz died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz was born on September 1, 1814[3].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz died on October 24, 1884[5].
  • Burial took place at Ivangorod[12].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz's father was Ludwig von Stieglitz[13].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz's mother was Amalie Angelika Christiane von Stieglitz[14].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz was married to Katharina Karoline Ernestine von Stieglitz[15].
  • A child of Alexander von Stieglitz was Nadezhda Polovtsova[16].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz's professions included banker[6].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz's professions included financier[7].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz worked as an industrialist[8].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz worked as a patron of the arts[9].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz worked as a benefactor[10].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[18].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz received the Order of the White Eagle[21].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[24].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz is recorded as male[25].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alexander von Stieglitz's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Baron Stieglitz[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Stieglitz's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on September 1, 1814[3]. His father was Ludwig von Stieglitz[13]. His mother was Amalie Angelika Christiane von Stieglitz[14].

Education

Alexander von Stieglitz was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6], financier[7], industrialist[8], patron of the arts[9], and benefactor[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of the White Eagle[21], an order[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1831[34]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[24], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Alexander von Stieglitz was married to Katharina Karoline Ernestine von Stieglitz[15]. A child of him was Nadezhda Polovtsova[16].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Stieglitz died on October 24, 1884[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[41]. Burial took place at Ivangorod[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander von Stieglitz include Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design[42], an academy[43], in Russia[44], founded in 1876[45].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Stieglitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design[42], an academy[43], in Russia[44], founded in 1876[45].

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Stieglitz born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander von Stieglitz…

Where did Alexander von Stieglitz die?

Alexander von Stieglitz died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Alexander von Stieglitz's parents?

Alexander von Stieglitz's father was Ludwig von Stieglitz[13]. Alexander von Stieglitz's mother was Amalie Angelika Christiane von Stieglitz[14].

Who was Alexander von Stieglitz married to?

Alexander von Stieglitz's spouses include Katharina Karoline Ernestine von Stieglitz[15].

What did Alexander von Stieglitz do for work?

Alexander von Stieglitz worked as banker[6], financier[7], industrialist[8], patron of the arts[9], and benefactor[10].

Where did Alexander von Stieglitz go to school?

Alexander von Stieglitz was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[18].

What awards did Alexander von Stieglitz receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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