Ferdinand von Westphalen

German politician (1799-1876)
Person human Q1406045
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Ferdinand von Westphalen

Summary

Ferdinand von Westphalen is a human[1]. Born in Lübeck[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1799[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on July 2, 1876[5]. He worked as a politician[6], minister[7], and Landrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand von Westphalen was born in Lübeck[2].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen was born on April 23, 1799[3].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen died on July 2, 1876[5].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's father was Ludwig von Westphalen[10].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's mother was Caroline Heubel[11].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's mother was Elisabeth von Veltheim[12].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen was married to Louise von Chassot de Florencourt[13].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen held citizenship in German Empire[14].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's professions included politician[6].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's professions included minister[7].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's professions included Landrat[8].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen held the position of agriculture minister[15].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen is recorded as male[17].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[19].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[20].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's sibling is recorded as Jenny von Westphalen[23].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's sibling is recorded as Edgar von Westphalen[24].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's sibling is recorded as Lisette von Krosigk[25].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's sibling is recorded as Carl Hans Werner von Westphalen[26].
  • Ferdinand von Westphalen's sibling is recorded as Anna Elisabeth Franziska von Westphalen[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand von Westphalen's place of birth was Lübeck[2]. He was born on April 23, 1799[3]. His father was Ludwig von Westphalen[10]. Mothers listed include Caroline Heubel[11], 1779–1856[28] and Elisabeth von Veltheim[12], 1778–1807[29].

Education

Ferdinand von Westphalen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], minister[7], and Landrat[8]. Ferdinand von Westphalen held the position of agriculture minister[15].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand von Westphalen's spouses was Louise von Chassot de Florencourt[13].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand von Westphalen died on July 2, 1876[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand von Westphalen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand von Westphalen born?

Born in Lübeck[2], Ferdinand von Westphalen…

Where did Ferdinand von Westphalen die?

Ferdinand von Westphalen died in Berlin[4].

Who were Ferdinand von Westphalen's parents?

Ferdinand von Westphalen's father was Ludwig von Westphalen[10]. Ferdinand von Westphalen's mother was Caroline Heubel[11].

Who was Ferdinand von Westphalen married to?

Ferdinand von Westphalen's spouses include Louise von Chassot de Florencourt[13].

What did Ferdinand von Westphalen do for work?

Ferdinand von Westphalen worked as politician[6], minister[7], and Landrat[8].

Where did Ferdinand von Westphalen go to school?

Ferdinand von Westphalen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . CERL Thesaurus. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held agriculture minister
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    Country of citizenship German Empire
    Place of birth Lübeck
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