Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen

general Officer at the Imperial Russian Army (1781-1851)
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Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen

Summary

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen is a human[1]. He was born on August 10, 1781[2]. He died in Riga[3]. He died on September 30, 1851[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen died in Riga[3].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was born on August 10, 1781[2].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen died on September 30, 1851[4].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen is buried at Riga[7].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's father was Wilhelm Karl Heinrich von Driesen[8].
  • A child of Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was Alexander Driesen[9].
  • A child of Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was Nikolai von Driesen[10].
  • A child of Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was Olga von Driesen[11].
  • A child of Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was Vasili Fedorovich von der Osten-Drizen[12].
  • A child of Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was Alexandra Fedorovna von der Osten-Drizen[13].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen worked as a military personnel[5].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen received the Gold Sword for Bravery[15].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen received the Order of St. George, 4th class[16].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen is recorded as male[17].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen[19].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[20].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's commander of is recorded as 52nd Vilna Infantry Regiment[21].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[22].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was part of the conflict French invasion of Russia[23].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's family name is recorded as Driesen[24].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's given name is recorded as Friedrich[25].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's given name is recorded as Fyodor[26].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's allegiance is recorded as Russian Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen was born on August 10, 1781[2]. His father was Wilhelm Karl Heinrich von Driesen[8].

Career and Affiliations

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's professions included military personnel[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Sword for Bravery[15], a weapon of honor[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1720[30] and Order of St. George, 4th class[16], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32].

Personal Life

Children include Alexander Driesen[9], a military officer[33], 1824–1892[34], of Russian Empire[35], awarded the Order of St. George, 4th class[36]; Nikolai von Driesen[10], a military officer[37], 1837–1911[38], of Russian Empire[39], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[40]; Olga von Driesen[11]; Vasili Fedorovich von der Osten-Drizen[12]; and Alexandra Fedorovna von der Osten-Drizen[13].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen died on September 30, 1851[4]. He passed away in Riga[3]. Burial took place at Riga[7].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen die?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen died in Riga[3].

Who were Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's parents?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen's father was Wilhelm Karl Heinrich von Driesen[8].

What did Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen do for work?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen worked as military personnel[5].

What awards did Friedrich Wilhelm von Driesen receive?

Honors received include Gold Sword for Bravery[15] and Order of St. George, 4th class[16].

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  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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