Alfred von Waldersee

Prussian Field Marshal (1832-1904)
Person human Q60680
Alfred von Waldersee
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Alfred von Waldersee

Summary

Alfred von Waldersee is a human[1]. He was born in Potsdam[2]. He was born on April 8, 1832[3]. He passed away in Hanover[4]. He died on March 5, 1904[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (478 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alfred von Waldersee was born in Potsdam[2].
  • Alfred von Waldersee died in Hanover[4].
  • Alfred von Waldersee was born on April 8, 1832[3].
  • Alfred von Waldersee was born on October 8, 1832[9].
  • Alfred von Waldersee died on March 5, 1904[5].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's father was Franz Heinrich von Waldersee[10].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's mother was Bertha von Hünerbein[11].
  • Among Alfred von Waldersee's spouses was Mary von Waldersee[12].
  • Alfred von Waldersee held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's professions included military officer[6].
  • Alfred von Waldersee worked as a politician[7].
  • Alfred von Waldersee held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[14].
  • Alfred von Waldersee received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15].
  • Alfred von Waldersee received the Order of the Black Eagle[16].
  • Alfred von Waldersee received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17].
  • Alfred von Waldersee received the Order of St. Andrew[18].
  • Alfred von Waldersee received the honorary citizen of Lübeck[19].
  • Alfred von Waldersee received the Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[20].
  • Alfred von Waldersee is recorded as male[21].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[24].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Graf von Waldersee[25].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's military, police or special rank is recorded as marshal[26].
  • Alfred von Waldersee's archives at is recorded as Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred von Waldersee's place of birth was Potsdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 1832[3] and October 8, 1832[9]. His father was Franz Heinrich von Waldersee[10]. His mother was Bertha von Hünerbein[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Alfred von Waldersee held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the Black Eagle[16], an order[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1701[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1815[35]; Order of St. Andrew[18], an order[36], in Russian Empire[37], founded in 1698[38]; honorary citizen of Lübeck[19], an award[39], in Germany[40]; and Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[20], a grade of an order[41], in Kingdom of Bavaria[42], founded in 1866[43].

Personal Life

Among Alfred von Waldersee's spouses was Mary von Waldersee[12].

Death and Burial

Alfred von Waldersee died on March 5, 1904[5]. He passed away in Hanover[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred von Waldersee ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (478 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Alfred von Waldersee born?

Alfred von Waldersee's place of birth was Potsdam[2].

Where did Alfred von Waldersee die?

Alfred von Waldersee passed away in Hanover[4].

Who were Alfred von Waldersee's parents?

Alfred von Waldersee's father was Franz Heinrich von Waldersee[10]. Alfred von Waldersee's mother was Bertha von Hünerbein[11].

Who was Alfred von Waldersee married to?

Alfred von Waldersee's spouses include Mary von Waldersee[12].

What did Alfred von Waldersee do for work?

Alfred von Waldersee worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Alfred von Waldersee receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15], Order of the Black Eagle[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[17], and Order of St. Andrew[18].

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  22. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank marshal
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