Ferdinand von Wrangel
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Ferdinand von Wrangel
Summary
Ferdinand von Wrangel is a human[1]. He was born in Pskov[2]. He was born on December 29, 1796[3]. He passed away in Tartu[4]. He died on May 25, 1870[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geographer[7], politician[8], land owner[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ferdinand von Wrangel's place of birth was Pskov[2].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel passed away in Tartu[4].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel was born on December 29, 1796[3].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel was born on January 1, 1796[12].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel died on May 25, 1870[5].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel is buried at Estonia[13].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel's father was Q120825075[14].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel's mother was Dorothea Margareta Barbara von Freyman[15].
- Among Ferdinand von Wrangel's spouses was Q111697729[16].
- A child of Ferdinand von Wrangel was Wilhelm von Wrangell[17].
- A child of Ferdinand von Wrangel was Ferdinand Georg Friedrich von Wrangell[18].
- A child of Ferdinand von Wrangel was Ebba Antonie Karoline Sophie von Schilling[19].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel held citizenship in Russian Empire[20].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel worked as an explorer[6].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel's professions included geographer[7].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel worked as a politician[8].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel's professions included land owner[9].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel's professions included military personnel[10].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel worked as a sailor[21].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel held the position of Chief manager of the Russian-American Company[22].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[23].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel's education included a stint at Naval Cadet Corps[24].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel was educated at St. Petersburg Naval Institute[25].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[26].
- Ferdinand von Wrangel received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[27].
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Origins and Family
Ferdinand von Wrangel was born in Pskov[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 29, 1796[3] and January 1, 1796[12]. His father was Q120825075[14]. His mother was Dorothea Margareta Barbara von Freyman[15].
Education
Educated at Naval Cadet Corps[24], a military academy[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1752[30] and St. Petersburg Naval Institute[25], a higher education institution[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1701[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geographer[7], politician[8], land owner[9], military personnel[10], and sailor[21]. Positions held include Chief manager of the Russian-American Company[22] and member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[27], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of the White Eagle[38], an order[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1831[41]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[42], a grade of an order[43], in Russian Empire[44]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[45], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[48], a grade of an order[49], in Russian Empire[50].
Personal Life
Among Ferdinand von Wrangel's spouses was Q111697729[16]. Children include Wilhelm von Wrangell[17], a farmer[51], 1831–1894[52], of Russian Empire[53]; Ferdinand Georg Friedrich von Wrangell[18], a military personnel[54], 1844–1919[55], of Russian Empire[56], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[57]; and Ebba Antonie Karoline Sophie von Schilling[19], 1850–1937[58].
Death and Burial
Ferdinand von Wrangel died on May 25, 1870[5]. He died in Tartu[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[59]. Burial took place at Estonia[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ferdinand von Wrangel include Wrangel Island[60], an island[61], in Russia[62]; Wrangell[63], a city in the United States[64], in United States[65], founded in 1834[66]; Mount Wrangell[67], a mountain[68], in United States[69]; Wrangell Island[70], an island[71], in United States[72]; Cape Wrangell[73], a cape[74], in United States[75]; and Wrangell Narrows[76], a channel[77], in United States[78].
Why It Matters
Ferdinand von Wrangel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Entities named for him include Wrangel Island[60], an island[61], in Russia[62]; Wrangell[63], a city in the United States[64], in United States[65], founded in 1834[66]; Mount Wrangell[67], a mountain[68], in United States[69]; Wrangell Island[70], an island[71], in United States[72]; Cape Wrangell[73], a cape[74], in United States[75]; and Wrangell Narrows[76], a channel[77], in United States[78].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand von Wrangel born?
Ferdinand von Wrangel was born in Pskov[2].
Where did Ferdinand von Wrangel die?
Ferdinand von Wrangel passed away in Tartu[4].
Who were Ferdinand von Wrangel's parents?
Ferdinand von Wrangel's father was Q120825075[14]. Ferdinand von Wrangel's mother was Dorothea Margareta Barbara von Freyman[15].
Who was Ferdinand von Wrangel married to?
Ferdinand von Wrangel's spouses include Q111697729[16].
What did Ferdinand von Wrangel do for work?
Ferdinand von Wrangel worked as explorer[6], geographer[7], politician[8], land owner[9], and military personnel[10].
Where did Ferdinand von Wrangel go to school?
Ferdinand von Wrangel was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[24] and St. Petersburg Naval Institute[25].
What awards did Ferdinand von Wrangel receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[26], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[27], Order of the White Eagle[38], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[42].