George Browne

Irish soldier of fortune (1698–1792)
Person human Q701232
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George Browne

Summary

George Browne is a human[1]. He was born in Limerick[2]. He was born on June 15, 1698[3]. He died in Riga[4]. He died on February 18, 1792[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], military officer[7], marshal[8], and governor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Limerick[2], George Browne…
  • George Browne died in Riga[4].
  • George Browne was born on June 15, 1698[3].
  • George Browne died on February 18, 1792[5].
  • George Browne died on September 18, 1792[11].
  • George Browne's father was George Browne[12].
  • George Browne's mother was Honora Lacy[13].
  • Among George Browne's spouses was Eleonora Christina von Browne[14].
  • Among George Browne's spouses was Helena Countess von Laccy[15].
  • A child of George Browne was Johann Georg von Browne[16].
  • A child of George Browne was Eleonora Christina Gf. von Browne[17].
  • A child of George Browne was Johann Georg Gf. von Browne[18].
  • A child of George Browne was Elisabeth Marg. Wilhelmine Gfn. von Browne[19].
  • George Browne held citizenship in Kingdom of Ireland[20].
  • George Browne worked as a military personnel[6].
  • George Browne's professions included military officer[7].
  • George Browne worked as a marshal[8].
  • George Browne's professions included governor[9].
  • George Browne's field of work was military affairs[21].
  • George Browne's field of work was military art[22].
  • George Browne received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23].
  • George Browne received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[24].
  • George Browne received the Order of St. Andrew[25].
  • George Browne is recorded as male[26].
  • George Browne's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

George Browne was born in Limerick[2]. He was born on June 15, 1698[3]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Honora Lacy[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], military officer[7], marshal[8], and governor[9]. Fields of work include military affairs[21], a concept[28] and military art[22], an academic discipline[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; and Order of St. Andrew[25], an order[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1698[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eleonora Christina von Browne[14], 1729–1787[37] and Helena Countess von Laccy[15], 1717–1764[38]. Children include Johann Georg von Browne[16], a military personnel[39], 1767–1827[40]; Eleonora Christina Gf. von Browne[17], 1766–1844[41]; Johann Georg Gf. von Browne[18], a military officer[42], 1741–1794[43], awarded the Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[44]; and Elisabeth Marg. Wilhelmine Gfn. von Browne[19], 1770–1821[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 18, 1792[5] and September 18, 1792[11]. George Browne died in Riga[4].

Why It Matters

George Browne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was George Browne born?

George Browne's place of birth was Limerick[2].

Where did George Browne die?

George Browne died in Riga[4].

Who were George Browne's parents?

George Browne's father was George Browne[12]. George Browne's mother was Honora Lacy[13].

Who was George Browne married to?

George Browne's spouses include Eleonora Christina von Browne[14] and Helena Countess von Laccy[15].

What did George Browne do for work?

George Browne worked as military personnel[6], military officer[7], marshal[8], and governor[9].

What awards did George Browne receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[23], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[24], and Order of St. Andrew[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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