Detlev zu Rantzau

general-governor (1644-1697)
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Detlev zu Rantzau

Summary

Detlev zu Rantzau is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1663[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1697[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6].

Key Facts

  • Detlev zu Rantzau was born in Hamburg[2].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau died in Hamburg[4].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau was born on January 1, 1663[3].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau was born on March 11, 1644[7].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau died on January 1, 1697[5].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau died on September 8, 1697[8].
  • Burial took place at Itzehoe[9].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's father was Christian von Rantzau[10].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's mother was Dorothea Gräfin von Rantzau[11].
  • A child of Detlev zu Rantzau was Catharina Hedwig, Gräfin zu Rantzau[12].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau held the position of Imperial Count[14].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau held the position of Statthalter (Schleswig-Holstein)[15].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's education included a stint at Old University of Orléans[17].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau was educated at Kiel University[18].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[19].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau is recorded as male[20].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's noble title is recorded as Imperial Count[22].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's chivalric order is recorded as Order of the Elephant[23].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's family name is recorded as Rantzau[24].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's given name is recorded as Ditlev[25].
  • Detlev zu Rantzau's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].

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Origins and Family

Detlev zu Rantzau was born in Hamburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1663[3] and March 11, 1644[7]. His father was Christian von Rantzau[10]. His mother was Dorothea Gräfin von Rantzau[11].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[16], a comprehensive university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1477[29], headquartered in Tübingen[30]; Old University of Orléans[17], a university in France[31], founded in 1306[32]; and Kiel University[18], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1665[35], headquartered in Kiel[36].

Career and Affiliations

Detlev zu Rantzau's professions included aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Imperial Count[14], a noble title[37] and Statthalter (Schleswig-Holstein)[15], a position[38].

Recognition

Detlev zu Rantzau received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[19].

Personal Life

A child of Detlev zu Rantzau was Catharina Hedwig, Gräfin zu Rantzau[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1697[5] and September 8, 1697[8]. Detlev zu Rantzau died in Hamburg[4]. Burial took place at Itzehoe[9].

FAQs

Where was Detlev zu Rantzau born?

Detlev zu Rantzau was born in Hamburg[2].

Where did Detlev zu Rantzau die?

Detlev zu Rantzau passed away in Hamburg[4].

Who were Detlev zu Rantzau's parents?

Detlev zu Rantzau's father was Christian von Rantzau[10]. Detlev zu Rantzau's mother was Dorothea Gräfin von Rantzau[11].

What did Detlev zu Rantzau do for work?

Detlev zu Rantzau worked as aristocrat[6].

Where did Detlev zu Rantzau go to school?

Detlev zu Rantzau was educated at University of Tübingen[16], Old University of Orléans[17], and Kiel University[18].

What awards did Detlev zu Rantzau receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

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