Gerhard von Dönhoff

Polish-Lithuanian diplomat and officer (1590-1648)
Person human Q107253
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Gerhard von Dönhoff

Summary

Gerhard von Dönhoff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Malbork[2]. He was born on January 15, 1590[3]. He died in Malbork[4]. He died on December 23, 1648[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and military officer[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Malbork[2], Gerhard von Dönhoff…
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff passed away in Malbork[4].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff was born on January 15, 1590[3].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff died on December 23, 1648[5].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff is buried at Elbląg[9].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's father was Gerard de Dönhoff[10].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's mother was Margaretta von Zweiffel[11].
  • Among Gerhard von Dönhoff's spouses was Sibylle Margarethe von Brieg[12].
  • A child of Gerhard von Dönhoff was Władysław Denhoff[13].
  • A child of Gerhard von Dönhoff was Sibylle, Gräfin von Dönhoff[14].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[15].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's professions included military officer[7].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff held the position of Pomeranian Voivode[16].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff held the position of Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[17].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff held the position of Q11820686[18].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff held the position of Q64761039[19].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff held the position of Q64777721[20].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff held the position of Q66200913[21].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[22].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff is recorded as male[23].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's family is recorded as Dönhoff[25].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's Commons category is recorded as Gerard Denhoff[26].
  • Gerhard von Dönhoff's family name is recorded as Denhoff[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Malbork[2], Gerhard von Dönhoff… he was born on January 15, 1590[3]. His father was Gerard de Dönhoff[10]. His mother was Margaretta von Zweiffel[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include Pomeranian Voivode[16], in Crown of the Kingdom of Poland[28]; Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[17]; Q11820686[18], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[29]; Q64761039[19]; Q64777721[20]; and Q66200913[21].

Personal Life

Among Gerhard von Dönhoff's spouses was Sibylle Margarethe von Brieg[12]. Children include Władysław Denhoff[13], a politician[30], 1639–1683[31], of Germany[32] and Sibylle, Gräfin von Dönhoff[14]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[22].

Death and Burial

Gerhard von Dönhoff died on December 23, 1648[5]. He died in Malbork[4]. He is buried at Elbląg[9].

Why It Matters

Gerhard von Dönhoff is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard von Dönhoff born?

Gerhard von Dönhoff's place of birth was Malbork[2].

Where did Gerhard von Dönhoff die?

Gerhard von Dönhoff died in Malbork[4].

Who were Gerhard von Dönhoff's parents?

Gerhard von Dönhoff's father was Gerard de Dönhoff[10]. Gerhard von Dönhoff's mother was Margaretta von Zweiffel[11].

Who was Gerhard von Dönhoff married to?

Gerhard von Dönhoff's spouses include Sibylle Margarethe von Brieg[12].

What did Gerhard von Dönhoff do for work?

Gerhard von Dönhoff worked as diplomat[6] and military officer[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Internetowy Polski Słownik Biograficzny. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Margaretta von Zweiffel
    Occupation diplomat, military officer
    Country of citizenship Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
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