Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld

Prussian lieutenant general (1816-1888)
Person human Q106859
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Summary

Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gernsbach[2]. He was born on February 9, 1816[3]. He died in Karlsruhe[4]. He died on November 16, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lord of the manor[7], and member of parliament[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gernsbach[2].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld died in Karlsruhe[4].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld was born on February 9, 1816[3].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld died on November 16, 1888[5].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's father was Christoph Ferdinand IV. Philipp von Degenfeld[10].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's mother was Augusta von Freystedt[11].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Baden[14].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's professions included politician[6].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld worked as a lord of the manor[7].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's professions included member of parliament[8].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[15].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld received the Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[16].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld received the Q140826316[17].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld is recorded as male[18].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's noble title is recorded as baron[20].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[21].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's Commons category is recorded as Alfred von Degenfeld[22].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[23].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's family name is recorded as Degenfeld[24].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's given name is recorded as Alfred[25].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's work location is recorded as Berlin[26].
  • Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gernsbach[2], Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld… he was born on February 9, 1816[3]. His father was Christoph Ferdinand IV. Philipp von Degenfeld[10]. His mother was Augusta von Freystedt[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lord of the manor[7], and member of parliament[8]. Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[16] and Q140826316[17].

Personal Life

Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[21].

Death and Burial

Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld died on November 16, 1888[5]. He died in Karlsruhe[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld born?

Born in Gernsbach[2].

Where did Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld die?

Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld passed away in Karlsruhe[4].

Who were Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's parents?

Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's father was Christoph Ferdinand IV. Philipp von Degenfeld[10]. Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld's mother was Augusta von Freystedt[11].

What did Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld do for work?

Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld worked as politician[6], lord of the manor[7], and member of parliament[8].

What awards did Alfred Ludwig von Degenfeld receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[16] and Q140826316[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . stadtlexikon.karlsruhe.de. Retrieved . stadtlexikon.karlsruhe.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . stadtlexikon.karlsruhe.de. Retrieved . stadtlexikon.karlsruhe.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 133434362
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'hu', 'vi']
    Award received → Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class, Q140826316
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    Award received → Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class, Q140826316
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, lord of the manor, member of parliament
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  4. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
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    Place of death → Karlsruhe
    Place of birth → Gernsbach
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