Emil von Sydow

German geographer (1812–1873)
Person human Q70286
Emil von Sydow
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Emil von Sydow

Summary

Emil von Sydow is a human[1]. Born in Freiberg[2], he… he was born on July 15, 1812[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on October 13, 1873[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], geographer[7], and career soldier[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Emil von Sydow was born in Freiberg[2].
  • Emil von Sydow died in Berlin[4].
  • Emil von Sydow was born on July 15, 1812[3].
  • Emil von Sydow died on October 13, 1873[5].
  • Emil von Sydow's father was Friedrich von Sydow[10].
  • Emil von Sydow's mother was Wilhelmine von Sydow[11].
  • Emil von Sydow held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Emil von Sydow held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Emil von Sydow's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Emil von Sydow worked as a geographer[7].
  • Emil von Sydow's professions included career soldier[8].
  • Emil von Sydow's field of work was geography[14].
  • Emil von Sydow's field of work was military affairs[15].
  • Emil von Sydow's field of work was cartography[16].
  • Emil von Sydow is recorded as male[17].
  • Emil von Sydow's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Emil von Sydow's family is recorded as Sydow[19].
  • Emil von Sydow's Commons category is recorded as Emil von Sydow[20].
  • Emil von Sydow's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • Emil von Sydow's family name is recorded as von Sydow[22].
  • Emil von Sydow's given name is recorded as Theodor[23].
  • Emil von Sydow's given name is recorded as Emil[24].
  • Emil von Sydow's work location is recorded as Berlin[25].
  • Emil von Sydow's work location is recorded as Gotha[26].
  • Emil von Sydow's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Emil von Sydow's place of birth was Freiberg[2]. He was born on July 15, 1812[3]. His father was Friedrich von Sydow[10]. His mother was Wilhelmine von Sydow[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], geographer[7], and career soldier[8]. Fields of work include geography[14], an academic discipline[28]; military affairs[15], a concept[29]; and cartography[16], a branch of science[30].

Death and Burial

Emil von Sydow died on October 13, 1873[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Emil von Sydow has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Emil von Sydow born?

Emil von Sydow was born in Freiberg[2].

Where did Emil von Sydow die?

Emil von Sydow passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Emil von Sydow's parents?

Emil von Sydow's father was Friedrich von Sydow[10]. Emil von Sydow's mother was Wilhelmine von Sydow[11].

What did Emil von Sydow do for work?

Emil von Sydow worked as cartographer[6], geographer[7], and career soldier[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation cartographer, geographer, career soldier
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Instance of human
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30851|batch #30851]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (7)"
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