Alfred Heinrich Ilg
Swiss engineer and advisor to Ethiopian Emperor Menelik II (1854-1916)
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Summary
Alfred Heinrich Ilg was born on March 30, 1854[1], in Frauenfeld[2]. He died on January 7, 1916[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], politician[6], railway engineer[7], and minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Enzenbühl cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
- Position held: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia[12]
- Educated at: ETH Zurich[13]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Alfred Ilg[16]
- Archives at: ETH Zurich University Archives[17]
- Family name: Ilg[18]
- Given name: Alfred[19], Heinrich[20]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Salenstein[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swiss German[22]
- Name in native language: Alfred Ilg[23]
Why It Matters
Alfred Heinrich Ilg has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Heinrich Ilg born?
Alfred Heinrich Ilg's place of birth was Frauenfeld[2].
Where did Alfred Heinrich Ilg die?
Alfred Heinrich Ilg died in Zurich[4].
What did Alfred Heinrich Ilg do for work?
Alfred Heinrich Ilg worked as an engineer[5], politician[6], railway engineer[7], and minister[8].
Where did Alfred Heinrich Ilg go to school?
Alfred Heinrich Ilg was educated at ETH Zurich[13].