Christian Detlev Reventlow

Danish general and president of Altona (1671-1738)
Person human Q290255
Christian Detlev Reventlow
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Christian Detlev Reventlow

Summary

Christian Detlev Reventlow is a human[1]. He was born in Haderslev[2]. He was born on June 21, 1671[3]. He died in Zealand[4]. He died on October 1, 1738[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Christian Detlev Reventlow was born in Haderslev[2].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow died in Zealand[4].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow passed away in Tølløsegård[10].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow was born on June 21, 1671[3].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow died on October 1, 1738[5].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow is buried at Radsted Church[11].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's father was Conrad von Reventlow[12].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's mother was Anna Margarete, Grevinde Gabel[13].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow was married to Benedicte Margrethe Reventlow (geb. Brockdorff)[14].
  • A child of Christian Detlev Reventlow was Christian Ditlev Reventlow[15].
  • A child of Christian Detlev Reventlow was Conrad Ditlev Reventlow[16].
  • A child of Christian Detlev Reventlow was Christine Armgard Reventlow[17].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[18].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's professions included politician[7].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow received the Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[20].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[21].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow is recorded as male[22].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's family is recorded as Reventlow[24].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's Commons category is recorded as Christian Ditlev Reventlow (1671-1738)[25].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Christian Detlev Reventlow's family name is recorded as Reventlow[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christian Detlev Reventlow was born in Haderslev[2]. He was born on June 21, 1671[3]. His father was Conrad von Reventlow[12]. His mother was Anna Margarete, Grevinde Gabel[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29] and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[20], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31].

Personal Life

Christian Detlev Reventlow was married to Benedicte Margrethe Reventlow (geb. Brockdorff)[14]. Children include Christian Ditlev Reventlow[15], a politician[32], 1710–1775[33], of Kingdom of Denmark[34]; Conrad Ditlev Reventlow[16], a judge[35], 1704–1750[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37]; and Christine Armgard Reventlow[17], 1711–1779[38].

Death and Burial

Christian Detlev Reventlow died on October 1, 1738[5]. Recorded place of death include Zealand[4], an island[39], in Denmark[40] and Tølløsegård[10], a manor house[41], in Denmark[42]. Burial took place at Radsted Church[11].

Why It Matters

Christian Detlev Reventlow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Christian Detlev Reventlow born?

Christian Detlev Reventlow was born in Haderslev[2].

Where did Christian Detlev Reventlow die?

Christian Detlev Reventlow died in Zealand[4].

Who were Christian Detlev Reventlow's parents?

Christian Detlev Reventlow's father was Conrad von Reventlow[12]. Christian Detlev Reventlow's mother was Anna Margarete, Grevinde Gabel[13].

Who was Christian Detlev Reventlow married to?

Christian Detlev Reventlow's spouses include Benedicte Margrethe Reventlow (geb. Brockdorff)[14].

What did Christian Detlev Reventlow do for work?

Christian Detlev Reventlow worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Christian Detlev Reventlow receive?

Honors received include Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19] and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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