Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim
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Summary
Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim was born on November 9, 1744[1], in Zülpich[2]. He died on May 12, 1805[3], in Montpellier[4]. He worked as a warrior monk[5], hospitaller[6], ambassador[7], large estate owner[8], and member of parliament[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (941 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: church Sainte-Eulalie of Montpellier[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: Grand Master[13]
- Position held: Grand Master of Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Hompesch[17]
- Noble title: baron[18]
- Commons category: Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim[19]
- Cause of death: asthma[20]
- Religious order: Knights Hospitaller[21]
- Given name: Ferdinand[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Name in native language: Ferdinand Joseph Hermann Anton Freiherr von Hompesch zu Bolheim[28]
- Sibling: Karl Arnold von Hompesch[29], Franz Karl von Hompesch[30]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim include Hompesch Gate[31], an arch[32], in Malta[33], founded in 1801[34].
Why It Matters
Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Hompesch Gate[31], an arch[32], in Malta[33], founded in 1801[34].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim born?
Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim was born in Zülpich[2].
Where did Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim die?
Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim passed away in Montpellier[4].
What did Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim do for work?
Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim worked as a warrior monk[5], hospitaller[6], ambassador[7], large estate owner[8], and member of parliament[9].