Gerhard von Scharnhorst

Summary

Gerhard von Scharnhorst is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Bordenau^[2]. He was born on November 12, 1755^[3]. He passed away in Prague^[4]. He died on June 28, 1813^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and military officer^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 31 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Bordenau^[2], Gerhard von Scharnhorst…
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst passed away in Prague^[4].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst was born on November 12, 1755^[3].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst was born on 1755^[9].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst died on June 28, 1813^[5].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst died on January 1, 1813^[10].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst is buried at Invalids' Cemetery^[11].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst's father was Ernst Wilhelm Scharnhorst^[12].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst's mother was Q135401011^[13].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst was married to Q135401752^[14].
• A child of Gerhard von Scharnhorst was Wilhelm Scharnhorst^[15].
• A child of Gerhard von Scharnhorst was Q135402118^[16].
• A child of Gerhard von Scharnhorst was Q135402288^[17].
• A child of Gerhard von Scharnhorst was Q135402292^[18].
• A child of Gerhard von Scharnhorst was Q135402338^[19].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia^[20].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst's professions included politician^[6].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst worked as a military officer^[7].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst received the Pour le Mérite^[21].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst received the Order of the Red Eagle^[22].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst received the Military Order of Maria Theresa^[23].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst received the Order of St. Vladimir^[24].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class^[25].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst is recorded as male^[26].
• Gerhard von Scharnhorst's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bordenau^[2], Gerhard von Scharnhorst… Recorded date of birth include November 12, 1755^[3] and 1755^[9]. His father was Ernst Wilhelm Scharnhorst^[12]. His mother was Q135401011^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and military officer^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite^[21], a courage award^[28], in Prussia^[29], founded in 1740^[30]; Order of the Red Eagle^[22], an order^[31], in Kingdom of Prussia^[32], founded in 1792^[33]; Military Order of Maria Theresa^[23], an order^[34], in Habsburg monarchy^[35], founded in 1757^[36]; Order of St. Vladimir^[24], an order^[37], in Russian Empire^[38], founded in 1782^[39]; and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class^[25], a grade of an order^[40], in Russian Empire^[41].

Personal Life

Gerhard von Scharnhorst was married to Q135401752^[14]. Children include Wilhelm Scharnhorst^[15], a military leader^[42], 1786–1854^[43], of Kingdom of Hanover^[44]; Q135402118^[16], 1788–1827^[45]; Q135402288^[17]; Q135402292^[18]; and Q135402338^[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 28, 1813^[5] and January 1, 1813^[10]. Gerhard von Scharnhorst passed away in Prague^[4]. The cause of death was gangrene^[46]. Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Gerhard von Scharnhorst has Wikipedia articles in 31 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard von Scharnhorst born?

Gerhard von Scharnhorst was born in Bordenau^[2].

Where did Gerhard von Scharnhorst die?

Gerhard von Scharnhorst passed away in Prague^[4].

Who were Gerhard von Scharnhorst's parents?

Gerhard von Scharnhorst's father was Ernst Wilhelm Scharnhorst^[12]. Gerhard von Scharnhorst's mother was Q135401011^[13].

Who was Gerhard von Scharnhorst married to?

Gerhard von Scharnhorst's spouses include Q135401752^[14].

What did Gerhard von Scharnhorst do for work?

Gerhard von Scharnhorst worked as politician^[6] and military officer^[7].

What awards did Gerhard von Scharnhorst receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite^[21], Order of the Red Eagle^[22], Military Order of Maria Theresa^[23], and Order of St. Vladimir^[24].