Burkhard Christoph von Münnich

Russian general (1683-1767)
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Burkhard Christoph von Münnich
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Burkhard Christoph von Münnich

Summary

Burkhard Christoph von Münnich is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berne[2]. He was born on May 9, 1683[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on October 16, 1767[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (415 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berne[2], Burkhard Christoph von Münnich…
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was born on May 9, 1683[3].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was born on May 19, 1683[11].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was born on May 9, 1684[12].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich died on October 16, 1767[5].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich died on October 27, 1767[13].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich died on October 16, 1767[14].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's father was Anton Günther von Münnich[15].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's mother was Sophia Katharina von Münnich[16].
  • Among Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's spouses was Christina Lukretia von Witzleben[17].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was married to Barbara Eleonore Gräfin von Münnich[18].
  • A child of Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was Ernst Johann von Münnich[19].
  • A child of Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was Christina Elisabeth v. Mengden Frfr. v. Altenwoga (Gräfin v. Münnich)[20].
  • A child of Burkhard Christoph von Münnich was Louise Dorothea, Gräfin von Münnich[21].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich held citizenship in Duchy of Oldenburg[22].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[23].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich held citizenship in Russian Empire[24].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's professions included military officer[6].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich worked as a politician[8].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's professions included engineer[9].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich received the Order of the White Eagle[26].
  • Burkhard Christoph von Münnich received the Order of St. Andrew[27].

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Origins and Family

Burkhard Christoph von Münnich's place of birth was Berne[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 9, 1683[3], May 19, 1683[11], and May 9, 1684[12]. His father was Anton Günther von Münnich[15]. His mother was Sophia Katharina von Münnich[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and engineer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[26], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; Order of St. Andrew[27], an order[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1698[35]; and Gold Sword for Bravery[36], a weapon of honor[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1720[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Christina Lukretia von Witzleben[17], 1685–1727[40] and Barbara Eleonore Gräfin von Münnich[18], 1691–1774[41]. Children include Ernst Johann von Münnich[19], a diplomat[42], 1707–1788[43], of France[44], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[45], specialised in politics[46]; Christina Elisabeth v. Mengden Frfr. v. Altenwoga (Gräfin v. Münnich)[20], 1711–1775[47]; and Louise Dorothea, Gräfin von Münnich[21], 1713–1775[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 16, 1767[5] and October 27, 1767[13]. Burkhard Christoph von Münnich died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Burkhard Christoph von Münnich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (415 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Burkhard Christoph von Münnich born?

Born in Berne[2], Burkhard Christoph von Münnich…

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 military officer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and engineer[9].

What awards did Burkhard Christoph von Münnich receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[25], Order of the White Eagle[26], Order of St. Andrew[27], and Gold Sword for Bravery[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  12. [21] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [36] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . baza-nazwisk.de. baza-nazwisk.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Great Russian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [14] . baza-nazwisk.de. baza-nazwisk.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, military personnel, politician +1
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Anton Günther von Münnich
    Start of work period +1699-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Child Ernst Johann von Münnich, Christina Elisabeth v. Mengden Frfr. v. Altenwoga (Gräfin v. Münnich), Louise Dorothea, Gräfin von Münnich
    Given name Burkhardt, Burckhardt, Burkhard +1
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