Burkhard Christoph von Münnich
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Summary
Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was born on May 9, 1683[1], in Berne[2]. He died on October 16, 1767[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], politician[7], engineer[8], and count[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,076 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 19, 1683[11], May 9, 1684[12]
- Date of death: October 27, 1767[13], October 16, 1767[14]
- Father: Anton Günther von Münnich[15]
- Mother: Sophia Katharina von Münnich[16]
- Spouse: Christina Lukretia von Witzleben[17], Barbara Eleonore Gräfin von Münnich[18]
- Child: Ernst Johann von Münnich[19], Christina Elisabeth v. Mengden Frfr. v. Altenwoga (Gräfin v. Münnich)[20], Louise Dorothea, Gräfin von Münnich[21]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Oldenburg[22], Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[23], Russian Empire[24]
- Occupation: general field marshal[25]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[26], Order of the White Eagle[27], Order of St. Andrew[28], Gold Sword for Bravery[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family: Münnich[31]
- Noble title: count[32]
- Military branch: French Army[33]
- Commons category: Burkhard Christoph von Münnich[34]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[35]
- Participated in conflict: War of the Spanish Succession[36]
- Family name: Münnich[37]
- Given name: Burkhardt[38], Burckhardt[39], Burkhard[40], Christoph[41]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[42], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[44], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[45], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[46], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[47], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[49], Biographisches Handbuch zur Geschichte des Landes Oldenburg (1 ed.)[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[51]
- Commons Creator page: Burkhard Christoph von Münnich[52]
- Name in native language: Burkhard Christoph von Münnich[53]
- Start of work period: 1699[54]
Why It Matters
Burkhard Christoph von Münnich has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Burkhard Christoph von Münnich born?
Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's place of birth was Berne[2].
Where did Burkhard Christoph von Münnich die?
Burkhard Christoph von Münnich passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
Who were Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's parents?
Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's father was Anton Günther von Münnich[15]. Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's mother was Sophia Katharina von Münnich[16].
Who was Burkhard Christoph von Münnich married to?
Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's spouses include Christina Lukretia von Witzleben[17] and Barbara Eleonore Gräfin von Münnich[18].
What did Burkhard Christoph von Münnich do for work?
Burkhard Christoph von Münnich worked as a military officer[5], military personnel[6], politician[7], engineer[8], and count[9].
What awards did Burkhard Christoph von Münnich receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[26], Order of the White Eagle[27], Order of St. Andrew[28], and Gold Sword for Bravery[29].