Georg von Derfflinger

German general (1606-1695)
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Georg von Derfflinger
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Georg von Derfflinger

Summary

Georg von Derfflinger is a human[1]. He was born in Neuhofen an der Krems[2]. He was born on March 10, 1606[3]. He passed away in Gusow[4]. He died on February 4, 1695[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Georg von Derfflinger's place of birth was Neuhofen an der Krems[2].
  • Georg von Derfflinger died in Gusow[4].
  • Georg von Derfflinger was born on March 10, 1606[3].
  • Georg von Derfflinger died on February 4, 1695[5].
  • Among Georg von Derfflinger's spouses was Margarete Tugenreich von Schapelow[8].
  • A child of Georg von Derfflinger was Beate Luise von der Marwitz[9].
  • Georg von Derfflinger held citizenship in Margraviate of Brandenburg[10].
  • Georg von Derfflinger held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[12].
  • Georg von Derfflinger is recorded as male[13].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's family is recorded as Derfflinger (Adelsgeschlecht)[15].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's military branch is recorded as cavalry[16].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's Commons category is recorded as Georg von Derfflinger[17].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[18].
  • Georg von Derfflinger was part of the conflict Thirty Years' War[19].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's family name is recorded as von Derfflinger[20].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's given name is recorded as Georg[21].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[23].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[25].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Georg von Derfflinger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hans Georg Reichsfreiherr von Derfflinger'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg von Derfflinger's place of birth was Neuhofen an der Krems[2]. He was born on March 10, 1606[3].

Career and Affiliations

Georg von Derfflinger's professions included military personnel[6].

Personal Life

Georg von Derfflinger was married to Margarete Tugenreich von Schapelow[8]. A child of him was Beate Luise von der Marwitz[9]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[12].

Death and Burial

Georg von Derfflinger died on February 4, 1695[5]. He died in Gusow[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Georg von Derfflinger include SMS Derfflinger[28], a battlecruiser[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Why It Matters

Georg von Derfflinger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include SMS Derfflinger[28], a battlecruiser[29], in United Kingdom[30].

FAQs

Where was Georg von Derfflinger born?

Born in Neuhofen an der Krems[2], Georg von Derfflinger…

Where did Georg von Derfflinger die?

Georg von Derfflinger died in Gusow[4].

Who was Georg von Derfflinger married to?

Georg von Derfflinger's spouses include Margarete Tugenreich von Schapelow[8].

What did Georg von Derfflinger do for work?

Georg von Derfflinger worked as military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military personnel
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    Country of citizenship Margraviate of Brandenburg, Sweden
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