Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz

German general
Person human Q61714
Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz
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Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz

Summary

Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz is a human[1]. Born in Kalkar[2], he… he was born on February 3, 1721[3]. He passed away in Oława[4]. He died on August 27, 1773[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military commander[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kalkar[2], Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz…
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz died in Oława[4].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was born on February 3, 1721[3].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz died on August 27, 1773[5].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz died on November 8, 1773[9].
  • Burial took place at Opole Voivodeship[10].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[11].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's professions included military commander[7].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's field of work was military affairs[12].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz received the Order of the Black Eagle[13].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz received the Pour le Mérite[14].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz is recorded as male[15].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's noble title is recorded as baron[17].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's military branch is recorded as cavalry[18].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz[19].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Cavalry[20].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[22].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's archives at is recorded as Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation[23].
  • The cause of death was syphilis[24].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was part of the conflict First Silesian War[25].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was part of the conflict Battle of Hohenfriedberg[26].
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was part of the conflict Battle of Soor[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was born in Kalkar[2]. He was born on February 3, 1721[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and military commander[7]. Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz's field of work was military affairs[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Black Eagle[13], an order[28], in Kingdom of Prussia[29], founded in 1701[30] and Pour le Mérite[14], a courage award[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1740[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 27, 1773[5] and November 8, 1773[9]. Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz died in Oława[4]. The cause of death was syphilis[24]. He is buried at Opole Voivodeship[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz include SMS Seydlitz[34], a battlecruiser[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include SMS Seydlitz[34], a battlecruiser[35], in United Kingdom[36].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz born?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz was born in Kalkar[2].

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz die?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz passed away in Oława[4].

What did Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz do for work?

Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz worked as military personnel[6] and military commander[7].

What awards did Friedrich Wilhelm von Seydlitz receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[13] and Pour le Mérite[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death syphilis
    Start of work period +1740-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Given name Friedrich, Wilhelm
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