Florian Geyer
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Summary
Florian Geyer was born on January 1, 1490[1], in Giebelstadt[2]. He died on January 1, 1525[3], in Würzburg[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], Imperial Knight[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,096 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 10, 1525[9]
- Country of citizenship: Margraviate of Brandenburg[10]
- Religion or worldview: lapsed Catholic[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family: Geyer von Giebelstadt[13]
- Commons category: Florian Geyer[14]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Black Company[15]
- Participated in conflict: German Peasants' War[16]
- Family name: Geyer[17]
- Given name: Florian[18]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[19], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
- Name in native language: Florian Geyer von Giebelstadt[25]
- P14536: 350039[26]
- P14608: 118694480[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Florian Geyer include 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer[28], a cavalry division[29], in Nazi Germany[30], founded in 1942[31].
Why It Matters
Florian Geyer has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer[28], a cavalry division[29], in Nazi Germany[30], founded in 1942[31].
FAQs
Where was Florian Geyer born?
Florian Geyer's place of birth was Giebelstadt[2].
Where did Florian Geyer die?
Florian Geyer passed away in Würzburg[4].
What did Florian Geyer do for work?
Florian Geyer worked as a diplomat[5], Imperial Knight[6], and military personnel[7].