Christian von Rantzau

German politician (1614-1663)
Person human Q1082575
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Christian von Rantzau

Summary

Christian von Rantzau is a human[1]. He was born in Haderslev[2]. He was born on May 2, 1614[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on November 8, 1663[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Christian von Rantzau's place of birth was Haderslev[2].
  • Christian von Rantzau passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Christian von Rantzau was born on May 2, 1614[3].
  • Christian von Rantzau was born on May 12, 1614[9].
  • Christian von Rantzau died on November 8, 1663[5].
  • Christian von Rantzau died on November 18, 1663[10].
  • Christian von Rantzau's father was Gerhard von Rantzau[11].
  • Christian von Rantzau's mother was Dorothea Brockdorff af Windeby[12].
  • Among Christian von Rantzau's spouses was Dorothea Gräfin von Rantzau[13].
  • A child of Christian von Rantzau was Detlev zu Rantzau[14].
  • A child of Christian von Rantzau was Margaretha Dorothea von Alefeld[15].
  • Christian von Rantzau held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Christian von Rantzau's professions included politician[6].
  • Christian von Rantzau worked as a judge[7].
  • Christian von Rantzau was educated at Sorø Academy Boarding School[17].
  • Christian von Rantzau received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[18].
  • Christian von Rantzau was a member of Fruitbearing Society[19].
  • Christian von Rantzau is recorded as male[20].
  • Christian von Rantzau's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Christian von Rantzau's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • Christian von Rantzau's Commons category is recorded as Christian Rantzau (1614-1663)[23].
  • Christian von Rantzau's family name is recorded as Rantzau[24].
  • Christian von Rantzau's given name is recorded as Christian[25].
  • Christian von Rantzau's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 27th volume[26].
  • Christian von Rantzau's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Christian von Rantzau's place of birth was Haderslev[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 2, 1614[3] and May 12, 1614[9]. His father was Gerhard von Rantzau[11]. His mother was Dorothea Brockdorff af Windeby[12].

Education

Christian von Rantzau was educated at Sorø Academy Boarding School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7].

Recognition

Christian von Rantzau received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[18].

Personal Life

Christian von Rantzau was married to Dorothea Gräfin von Rantzau[13]. Children include Detlev zu Rantzau[14], an aristocrat[28], 1663–1697[29], of Kingdom of Denmark[30], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[31] and Margaretha Dorothea von Alefeld[15], 1642–1665[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 8, 1663[5] and November 18, 1663[10]. Christian von Rantzau passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Christian von Rantzau is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Christian von Rantzau born?

Christian von Rantzau was born in Haderslev[2].

Where did Christian von Rantzau die?

Christian von Rantzau passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Christian von Rantzau's parents?

Christian von Rantzau's father was Gerhard von Rantzau[11]. Christian von Rantzau's mother was Dorothea Brockdorff af Windeby[12].

Who was Christian von Rantzau married to?

Christian von Rantzau's spouses include Dorothea Gräfin von Rantzau[13].

What did Christian von Rantzau do for work?

Christian von Rantzau worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

Where did Christian von Rantzau go to school?

Christian von Rantzau was educated at Sorø Academy Boarding School[17].

What awards did Christian von Rantzau receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Retrieved . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Germany
    Educated at Sorø Academy Boarding School
    Child Detlev zu Rantzau, Margaretha Dorothea von Alefeld
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