August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz

Prussian Minister of War (1783-1852)
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August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz

Summary

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Podągi[2]. He was born on October 29, 1783[3]. He passed away in Potsdam[4]. He died on May 22, 1852[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz was born in Podągi[2].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz died in Potsdam[4].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz was born on October 29, 1783[3].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz died on May 22, 1852[5].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's father was Alexander, Graf von Kanitz[8].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's mother was Antoinette von Massow[9].
  • A child of August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz was Maria Anna Gräfin von Kanitz[10].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's professions included politician[6].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz received the Pour le Mérite[12].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz is recorded as male[13].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[15].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[16].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz was part of the conflict War of the Sixth Coalition[17].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's family name is recorded as von Kanitz[18].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's given name is recorded as August[19].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's allegiance is recorded as Kingdom of Prussia[20].
  • August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].

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Origins and Family

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz was born in Podągi[2]. He was born on October 29, 1783[3]. His father was Alexander, Graf von Kanitz[8]. His mother was Antoinette von Massow[9].

Career and Affiliations

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's professions included politician[6].

Recognition

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz received the Pour le Mérite[12].

Personal Life

A child of August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz was Maria Anna Gräfin von Kanitz[10].

Death and Burial

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz died on May 22, 1852[5]. He died in Potsdam[4].

Why It Matters

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz born?

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's place of birth was Podągi[2].

Where did August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz die?

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz passed away in Potsdam[4].

Who were August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's parents?

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's father was Alexander, Graf von Kanitz[8]. August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz's mother was Antoinette von Massow[9].

What did August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz do for work?

August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz worked as politician[6].

What awards did August Wilhelm Graf von Kanitz receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . The squire family Scherer of St. Gallen, their expiration and their legacy. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Family name von Kanitz
    Allegiance Kingdom of Prussia
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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