Friedrich August von Erlach

(1721-1801)
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Summary

Friedrich August von Erlach was born on May 11, 1721[1], in Altenburg[2]. He died on November 17, 1801[3], in Żerniki Wielkie[4]. He worked as a military officer[5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Freiherr August Leberecht von Erlach[6]
  • Mother: Dorothee Schenk von Flechtingen[7]
  • Child: Auguste, Freiin von Erlach[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
  • Award received: Pour le Mérite[10]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: von Erlach[13]
  • Given name: Friedrich[14]
  • Work location: Halberstadt[15]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Bern[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich August von Erlach born?

Friedrich August von Erlach was born in Altenburg[2].

Where did Friedrich August von Erlach die?

Friedrich August von Erlach passed away in Żerniki Wielkie[4].

Who were Friedrich August von Erlach's parents?

Friedrich August von Erlach's father was Freiherr August Leberecht von Erlach[6]. Friedrich August von Erlach's mother was Dorothee Schenk von Flechtingen[7].

What did Friedrich August von Erlach do for work?

Friedrich August von Erlach worked as a military officer[5].

What awards did Friedrich August von Erlach receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[10].

References

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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. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Żerniki Wielkie
    Hds id → 023644
    Country of citizenship → Switzerland
    Work location → Halberstadt
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