Friedrich von der Trenck

Prussian army officer, adventurer, and author (1726-1794)
Person human Q84363
Friedrich von der Trenck
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Summary

Friedrich von der Trenck was born on February 16, 1726[1], in Haldensleben[2]. He died on July 25, 1794[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (615 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: February 16, 1727[8]
  • Father: Christoph Ehrenreich von der Trenck[9]
  • Spouse: Anna Amalia of Prussia[10]
  • Child: unknown child von der Trenck[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[12]
  • Notable work: Q64828674[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family: Trenck family[15]
  • Noble title: baron[16]
  • Commons category: Friedrich von der Trenck[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: major[18]
  • Archives at: Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation[19]
  • Cause of death: decapitation[20]
  • Given name: Frédéric[21], Friedrich[22]
  • Pseudonym: C. M. Rittler[23]
  • Manner of death: capital punishment[24]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
  • Name in native language: Friedrich Freiherr von der Trenck[29]
  • Place of detention: Magdeburg citadel[30], Fort Berge[31], Prison Saint-Lazare[32], Kłodzko Fortress[33]
  • Writing language: German[34]

Why It Matters

Friedrich von der Trenck has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich von der Trenck born?

Friedrich von der Trenck was born in Haldensleben[2].

Where did Friedrich von der Trenck die?

Friedrich von der Trenck died in Paris[4].

Who were Friedrich von der Trenck's parents?

Friedrich von der Trenck's father was Christoph Ehrenreich von der Trenck[9].

Who was Friedrich von der Trenck married to?

Friedrich von der Trenck's spouses include Anna Amalia of Prussia[10].

What did Friedrich von der Trenck do for work?

Friedrich von der Trenck worked as a writer[5] and military officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Trenck, Friedrich Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Trenck, Friedrich Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL116354A, OL5631291A
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  2. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kulturstiftung.org person id → trenck-friedrich-freiherr-von-der
    Date of birth → +1726-02-16T00:00:00Z, +1727-02-16T00:00:00Z
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118623796
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  4. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Notable work → Q64828674
    Writing language → German
    Military, police or special rank → major
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