Frédéric de Pourtalès

Prussian-French-Swiss military officer (1779-1861)
Person human Q55859097
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Frédéric de Pourtalès

Summary

Frédéric de Pourtalès is a human[1]. Born in Neuchâtel[2], he… he was born on February 28, 1779[3]. He died in Clarens[4]. He died on January 30, 1861[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Neuchâtel[2], Frédéric de Pourtalès…
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès passed away in Clarens[4].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès was born on February 28, 1779[3].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès died on January 30, 1861[5].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès is buried at Family cemetery de Pourtalès[8].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès's father was Jacques-Louis de Pourtalès[9].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès's mother was Rose Augustine de Luze[10].
  • Among Frédéric de Pourtalès's spouses was Louise Gräfin Pourtalès[11].
  • A child of Frédéric de Pourtalès was Albert Pourtalès[12].
  • A child of Frédéric de Pourtalès was Wilhelm von Pourtalès[13].
  • A child of Frédéric de Pourtalès was Wilhelm, Graf von Pourtalès[14].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès held citizenship in Principality of Neuchâtel[15].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès held citizenship in First French Empire[17].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[18].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès held citizenship in Switzerland[19].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès's professions included military officer[7].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès held the position of Councillor of State[20].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès held the position of Q60135074[21].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[23].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès received the Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[24].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès's religion is recorded as reformed[25].
  • Frédéric de Pourtalès is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neuchâtel[2], Frédéric de Pourtalès… he was born on February 28, 1779[3]. His father was Jacques-Louis de Pourtalès[9]. His mother was Rose Augustine de Luze[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include Councillor of State[20], a public office[27], in Switzerland[28] and Q60135074[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[23], a grade of an order[31], in Prussia[32]; and Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[24], an order of merit[33], in Kingdom of Bavaria[34], founded in 1808[35].

Personal Life

Among Frédéric de Pourtalès's spouses was Louise Gräfin Pourtalès[11]. Children include Albert Pourtalès[12], a diplomat[36], 1812–1861[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38]; Wilhelm von Pourtalès[13], 1815–1889[39]; and Wilhelm, Graf von Pourtalès[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed[25].

Death and Burial

Frédéric de Pourtalès died on January 30, 1861[5]. He died in Clarens[4]. Burial took place at Family cemetery de Pourtalès[8].

FAQs

Where was Frédéric de Pourtalès born?

Frédéric de Pourtalès was born in Neuchâtel[2].

Where did Frédéric de Pourtalès die?

Frédéric de Pourtalès passed away in Clarens[4].

Who were Frédéric de Pourtalès's parents?

Frédéric de Pourtalès's father was Jacques-Louis de Pourtalès[9]. Frédéric de Pourtalès's mother was Rose Augustine de Luze[10].

Who was Frédéric de Pourtalès married to?

Frédéric de Pourtalès's spouses include Louise Gräfin Pourtalès[11].

What did Frédéric de Pourtalès do for work?

Frédéric de Pourtalès worked as military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Frédéric de Pourtalès receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[23], and Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, military officer
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Clarens
    Child Albert Pourtalès, Wilhelm von Pourtalès, Wilhelm, Graf von Pourtalès
    Family House of Pourtalès
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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