Fabian Steinheil

Russian army general, Governor General of Finland. Discoverer of pargasite and cordierite, var. steinheilite (1762-1831)
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Fabian Steinheil
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Fabian Steinheil

Summary

Fabian Steinheil is a human[1]. His place of birth was Haapsalu[2]. He was born on October 3, 1762[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on March 7, 1831[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Haapsalu[2], Fabian Steinheil…
  • Fabian Steinheil died in Helsinki[4].
  • Fabian Steinheil was born on October 3, 1762[3].
  • Fabian Steinheil was born on October 14, 1762[9].
  • Fabian Steinheil died on March 7, 1831[5].
  • Fabian Steinheil died on February 23, 1831[10].
  • Fabian Steinheil's father was Jakob Frh. von Steinheil[11].
  • Fabian Steinheil's mother was Christina Wilhelmine von Steinheil[12].
  • Fabian Steinheil was married to Natalia Steinheil[13].
  • A child of Fabian Steinheil was Helene Steinheil[14].
  • Fabian Steinheil held citizenship in Russian Empire[15].
  • German was Fabian Steinheil's native language[16].
  • Fabian Steinheil's professions included military officer[6].
  • Fabian Steinheil worked as a politician[7].
  • Fabian Steinheil held the position of Governor-General of Finland[17].
  • Fabian Steinheil received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18].
  • Fabian Steinheil received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].
  • Fabian Steinheil received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[20].
  • Fabian Steinheil received the Gold Sword for Bravery[21].
  • Fabian Steinheil received the Order of St. George, 3rd class[22].
  • Fabian Steinheil received the Order of St. George, 4th class[23].
  • Fabian Steinheil is recorded as male[24].
  • Fabian Steinheil's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Fabian Steinheil's military branch is recorded as infantry[26].
  • Fabian Steinheil's Commons category is recorded as Fabian Gotthard von Steinheil[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Haapsalu[2], Fabian Steinheil… Recorded date of birth include October 3, 1762[3] and October 14, 1762[9]. His father was Jakob Frh. von Steinheil[11]. His mother was Christina Wilhelmine von Steinheil[12]. German was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Fabian Steinheil held the position of Governor-General of Finland[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Gold Sword for Bravery[21], a weapon of honor[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1720[36]; Order of St. George, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[37], in Russian Empire[38]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[23], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Among Fabian Steinheil's spouses was Natalia Steinheil[13]. A child of him was Helene Steinheil[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 7, 1831[5] and February 23, 1831[10]. Fabian Steinheil died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Fabian Steinheil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Fabian Steinheil born?

Fabian Steinheil was born in Haapsalu[2].

Where did Fabian Steinheil die?

Fabian Steinheil passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Fabian Steinheil's parents?

Fabian Steinheil's father was Jakob Frh. von Steinheil[11]. Fabian Steinheil's mother was Christina Wilhelmine von Steinheil[12].

Who was Fabian Steinheil married to?

Fabian Steinheil's spouses include Natalia Steinheil[13].

What did Fabian Steinheil do for work?

Fabian Steinheil worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Fabian Steinheil receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[18], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[20], and Gold Sword for Bravery[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. urn.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . 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
  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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Haapsalu
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    Country of citizenship Russian Empire
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