Christoph Johann von Medem

Baltic German noble (1763-1838)
Person human Q517134
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Christoph Johann von Medem

Summary

Christoph Johann von Medem is a human[1]. He was born in Mežotne[2]. He was born on August 13, 1763[3]. He passed away in Jelgava[4]. He died on February 24, 1838[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Christoph Johann von Medem was born in Mežotne[2].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem died in Jelgava[4].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem was born on August 13, 1763[3].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem died on February 24, 1838[5].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's father was Johann Friedrich von Medem[8].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's mother was Louise Charlotte von Manteuffel Szoege[9].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem was married to Maria Louise Ernestine von der Pahlen[10].
  • A child of Christoph Johann von Medem was Peter von Medem[11].
  • A child of Christoph Johann von Medem was Alexander Medem[12].
  • A child of Christoph Johann von Medem was Pavel Medem[13].
  • A child of Christoph Johann von Medem was Ludvig Johann Friedrich von Medem[14].
  • A child of Christoph Johann von Medem was Theodor Carl count von Medem[15].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem held the position of ambassador[17].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[18].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem is recorded as male[19].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's family is recorded as Medem[21].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's Commons category is recorded as Christoph Johann Friedrich von Medem[22].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's family name is recorded as von Medem[23].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's given name is recorded as Christoph[24].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Christoph Johann von Medem's civil rank is recorded as Privy Councillor[26].

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Origins and Family

Christoph Johann von Medem's place of birth was Mežotne[2]. He was born on August 13, 1763[3]. His father was Johann Friedrich von Medem[8]. His mother was Louise Charlotte von Manteuffel Szoege[9].

Career and Affiliations

Christoph Johann von Medem worked as a diplomat[6]. He held the position of ambassador[17].

Recognition

Christoph Johann von Medem received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[18].

Personal Life

Christoph Johann von Medem was married to Maria Louise Ernestine von der Pahlen[10]. Children include Peter von Medem[11], a jurist[27], 1801–1877[28], of Russian Empire[29], awarded the Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[30]; Alexander Medem[12], a jurist[31], 1803–1859[32], of Russian Empire[33]; Pavel Medem[13], a diplomat[34], 1800–1854[35], of Russian Empire[36], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[37]; Ludvig Johann Friedrich von Medem[14], 1814–1891[38], of Russian Empire[39]; and Theodor Carl count von Medem[15], a military officer[40].

Death and Burial

Christoph Johann von Medem died on February 24, 1838[5]. He passed away in Jelgava[4].

Why It Matters

Christoph Johann von Medem ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Christoph Johann von Medem born?

Christoph Johann von Medem was born in Mežotne[2].

Where did Christoph Johann von Medem die?

Christoph Johann von Medem passed away in Jelgava[4].

Who were Christoph Johann von Medem's parents?

Christoph Johann von Medem's father was Johann Friedrich von Medem[8]. Christoph Johann von Medem's mother was Louise Charlotte von Manteuffel Szoege[9].

Who was Christoph Johann von Medem married to?

Christoph Johann von Medem's spouses include Maria Louise Ernestine von der Pahlen[10].

What did Christoph Johann von Medem do for work?

Christoph Johann von Medem worked as diplomat[6].

What awards did Christoph Johann von Medem receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat
    Position held ambassador
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Christoph
    Spouse Maria Louise Ernestine von der Pahlen
    Family name von Medem
    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
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