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Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd

mercenary, mercenary leader and politician in the Old Swiss Confederacy (1699-1775)
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Summary

Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd was born on May 7, 1699[1], in Schwyz[2]. He died on August 20, 1775[3], in Schwyz[4]. He worked as a Swiss mercenaries[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Old Swiss Confederacy[6]
  • Award received: knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[7]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Family name: Kyd[10]
  • Given name: Franz[11]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Schwyz[12]

FAQs

Where was Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd born?

Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd was born in Schwyz[2].

Where did Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd die?

Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd passed away in Schwyz[4].

What did Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd do for work?

Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd worked as a Swiss mercenaries[5].

What awards did Franz Josef Friedrich Kyd receive?

Honors received include knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  9. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · AnBuKu · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
    Occupation → Swiss mercenaries
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Award received: knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus"
  2. 29d ago · AnBuKu · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Old Swiss Confederacy
    Wikidata description → mercenary, mercenary leader and politician in the Old Swiss Confederacy (1699-17
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Country of citizenship: Old Swiss Confederacy"
  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 1078433259
    Religion or worldview → Catholicism
    Place of death → Schwyz
    Family name → Kyd
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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