Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden

Baltic German general (1750–1811)
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Summary

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden was born on September 13, 1750[1], in Võlla manor[2]. He died on September 4, 1811[3], in Koluvere Castle[4]. He worked as a military leader[5] and military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (832 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Otto Friedrich von Buxhoeveden[8]
  • Mother: Helene Charlotte von Buxhöwden[9]
  • Spouse: Natalia Buxhoevden[10]
  • Child: Peter von Buxhoeveden[11], Alexander von Buxhoeveden[12], Sophia von Buxhoeveden[13], Natalya Fedorovna Buxhoeveden[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15]
  • Native language: German[16]
  • Position held: Governor-General of Finland[17]
  • Employer: Life Guard Keksholm Regiment[18]
  • Educated at: Second Cadet Corps[19]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[23], Order of St. Andrew[24], Gold Sword for Bravery[25], Order of St. George, 3rd class[26], Order of St. George, 4th class[27], Order of Saint Stanislaus[28], Order of St. George, 2nd class[29]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Family: Buxhoeveden family[32]
  • Military branch: infantry[33]
  • Commons category: Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoevden[34]
  • Military, police or special rank: General of the Infantry[35]
  • Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[36], Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790[37], Finnish War[38], War of the Fourth Coalition[39], Sixth Russo-Turkish War[40], Battle of Austerlitz[41], War of the Third Coalition[42], First Battle of Svensksund[43], Ninth Russo-Turkish War[44], Polish–Swedish War of 1600-1629[45]
  • Given name: Friedrich[46], Wilhelm[47]
  • Significant event: Battle of Pułtusk[48], Battle of Austerlitz[49], First Battle of Svensksund[50]
  • Work location: Finland[51], Warsaw[52], Estonia[53]
  • Allegiance: Russian Empire[54]
  • Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[55], Russian Biographical Dictionary[56], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[57], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[58], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[59]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[60], Russian[61]
  • Name in native language: Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhöwden[62], Фёдор Фёдорович Буксгевден[63]
  • Sibling: Heinrich Otto von Buxhoeveden[64]

Why It Matters

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden born?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden's place of birth was Võlla manor[2].

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden die?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden passed away in Koluvere Castle[4].

Who were Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden's parents?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden's father was Otto Friedrich von Buxhoeveden[8]. Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden's mother was Helene Charlotte von Buxhöwden[9].

Who was Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden married to?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden's spouses include Natalia Buxhoevden[10].

What did Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden do for work?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden worked as a military leader[5] and military personnel[6].

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden go to school?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden was educated at Second Cadet Corps[19].

What awards did Friedrich Wilhelm von Buxhoeveden receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], Order of the White Eagle[21], Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22], and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[23].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · StarDeg · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 6w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Heinrich Otto von Buxhoeveden
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  4. 15w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Koluvere Castle
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