Gustav von Alvensleben

German general (1803–1881)
Person human Q68948
Gustav von Alvensleben
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Gustav von Alvensleben

Summary

Gustav von Alvensleben is a human[1]. His place of birth was Eichenbarleben[2]. He was born on September 30, 1803[3]. He died in Gernrode[4]. He died on June 30, 1881[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gustav von Alvensleben was born in Eichenbarleben[2].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben passed away in Gernrode[4].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben was born on September 30, 1803[3].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben died on June 30, 1881[5].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[9].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben received the Pour le Mérite[10].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[11].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben received the Order of St. George, 4th class[12].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[13].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben received the Grand Commander of the Order of Frederick[14].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben received the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of St Michael (Bavaria)[15].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben is recorded as male[16].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's family is recorded as Alvensleben[18].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[19].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's Commons category is recorded as Gustav von Alvensleben[20].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[21].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's said to be the same as is recorded as Q139214864[22].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's commander of is recorded as IV Corps[23].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben was part of the conflict Austro-Prussian War[24].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[25].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's family name is recorded as von Alvensleben[26].
  • Gustav von Alvensleben's given name is recorded as Gustav[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav von Alvensleben's place of birth was Eichenbarleben[2]. He was born on September 30, 1803[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[10], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[11], an order[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1725[33]; Order of St. George, 4th class[12], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[13], a grade of an order[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1815[38]; Grand Commander of the Order of Frederick[14], a grade of an order[39], in Kingdom of Württemberg[40], founded in 1856[41]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of St Michael (Bavaria)[15].

Death and Burial

Gustav von Alvensleben died on June 30, 1881[5]. He passed away in Gernrode[4].

Why It Matters

Gustav von Alvensleben ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Gustav von Alvensleben born?

Born in Eichenbarleben[2], Gustav von Alvensleben…

Where did Gustav von Alvensleben die?

Gustav von Alvensleben passed away in Gernrode[4].

What did Gustav von Alvensleben do for work?

Gustav von Alvensleben worked as diplomat[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Gustav von Alvensleben receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[10], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[11], Order of St. George, 4th class[12], and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . dhm.de. dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . dhm.de. dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . 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
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . 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. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    P14925 → 2420
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  3. 7w ago · Kolja21 · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 12w ago · Mdeazpeitia · 2026-07-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 138118507
    Award received → Pour le Mérite, Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Order of St. George, 4th class +3
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  7. 20w ago · Anvilaquarius · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death → Gernrode
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