Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten

German general (1661-1728)
Person human Q72540
Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten
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Summary

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten is a human[1]. Born in Coppet[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1661[3]. He died in Königsberg[4]. He died on February 25, 1728[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and aristocrat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's place of birth was Coppet[2].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten died in Königsberg[4].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten was born on January 25, 1661[3].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten was born on February 5, 1661[9].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten died on February 25, 1728[5].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's father was Frederick, Burgrave of Dohna[10].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's mother was Espérance du Puy de Montbrun, Dame de Ferrassières, Epeyssolles, Thoiriat[11].
  • Among Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's spouses was Amàlia de Dohna-Carwinden[12].
  • A child of Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten was Luise Charlotte zu Dohna-Schlobitten[13].
  • A child of Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten was Albert Cristòfol de Dohna-Leistenau[14].
  • A child of Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten was Amélie Louise, Burggräfin und Gräfin zu Dohna-Schlobitten[15].
  • A child of Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten was Alexander Emil von Dohna-Schlobitten[16].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten worked as an aristocrat[7].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten received the Order of the Black Eagle[18].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[22].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's Commons category is recorded as Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten (1661–1728)[23].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's archives at is recorded as Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation[25].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten was part of the conflict Nine Years' War[26].
  • Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's family name is recorded as zu Dohna-Schlobitten[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's place of birth was Coppet[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 25, 1661[3] and February 5, 1661[9]. His father was Frederick, Burgrave of Dohna[10]. His mother was Espérance du Puy de Montbrun, Dame de Ferrassières, Epeyssolles, Thoiriat[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and aristocrat[7].

Recognition

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten received the Order of the Black Eagle[18].

Personal Life

Among Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's spouses was Amàlia de Dohna-Carwinden[12]. Children include Luise Charlotte zu Dohna-Schlobitten[13], 1688–1736[28]; Albert Cristòfol de Dohna-Leistenau[14], 1698–1752[29]; Amélie Louise, Burggräfin und Gräfin zu Dohna-Schlobitten[15], 1686–1757[30]; and Alexander Emil von Dohna-Schlobitten[16], a military personnel[31], 1704–1745[32].

Death and Burial

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten died on February 25, 1728[5]. He died in Königsberg[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten born?

Born in Coppet[2].

Where did Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten die?

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten died in Königsberg[4].

Who were Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's parents?

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's father was Frederick, Burgrave of Dohna[10]. Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's mother was Espérance du Puy de Montbrun, Dame de Ferrassières, Epeyssolles, Thoiriat[11].

Who was Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten married to?

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten's spouses include Amàlia de Dohna-Carwinden[12].

What did Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten do for work?

Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten worked as diplomat[6] and aristocrat[7].

What awards did Alexander zu Dohna-Schlobitten receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17w ago · Tholzheim · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Factgrid item id → Q1786400
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, aristocrat
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict → Nine Years' War
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Archives at → Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation
    Mother → Espérance du Puy de Montbrun, Dame de Ferrassières, Epeyssolles, Thoiriat
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