Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben

Prussian general of the cavalry (1827–1905)
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Summary

Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben was born on January 17, 1827[1], in Rathenow[2]. He died on February 1, 1905[3], in Möckmühl[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Gebhard Karl Ludolf von Alvensleben[7]
  • Mother: Q139943743[8]
  • Spouse: Q139943755[9]
  • Child: Q139943759[10], Oda von Alvensleben[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[12]
  • Educated at: Prussian Military Academy[13]
  • Award received: Order of the Black Eagle[14], Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[15], Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[16], Q140826316[17], Pour le Mérite[18], Grand Cross of the Württemberg Military Order of Merit[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family: Alvensleben[21]
  • Military branch: cavalry[22]
  • Commons category: Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben[23]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[24], lieutenant colonel[25], colonel[26], major general[27], lieutenant general[28], General of the Cavalry[29]
  • Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[30], Second Schleswig War[31], Austro-Prussian War[32]
  • Family name: von Alvensleben[33]
  • Given name: Gustav[34], Hermann[35]
  • Allegiance: King of Prussia[36], German Emperor[37]
  • Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
  • Birth name: Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben[40]
  • Number of children: 2[41]
  • Sibling: Gebhard Nikolaus von Alvensleben[42], Elisabeth von Alvensleben[43]
  • Military unit: 6th (Brandenburg) Cuirassiers "Emperor Nicholas I of Russia"[44], German General Staff[45], Schleswig-Holsteinisches Ulanen-Regiment Nr. 15[46], 10th Division[47], XIII (Royal Württemberg) Corps[48]
  • P14927: 116296275[49]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben born?

Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben was born in Rathenow[2].

Where did Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben die?

Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben died in Möckmühl[4].

Who were Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben's parents?

Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben's father was Gebhard Karl Ludolf von Alvensleben[7]. Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben's mother was Q139943743[8].

Who was Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben married to?

Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben's spouses include Q139943755[9].

What did Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben do for work?

Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben worked as a military personnel[5].

Where did Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben go to school?

Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben was educated at Prussian Military Academy[13].

What awards did Gustav Hermann von Alvensleben receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[14], Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[15], Iron Cross (1870), 2nd class[16], and Q140826316[17].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Jahrbuch des Deutschen Adels. dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] ↑ . Jahrbuch des Deutschen Adels. dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [29] ↑ . Jahrbuch des Deutschen Adels. dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . Jahrbuch des Deutschen Adels. dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  33. [34] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Jahrbuch des Deutschen Adels. dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  42. [43] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . Jahrbuch des Deutschen Adels. dlib.rsl.ru. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 6
    Sibling → Gebhard Nikolaus von Alvensleben, Elisabeth von Alvensleben
    P14927 → 116296275
    Child → Q139943759, Oda von Alvensleben
    + 7 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57570|batch #57570]]: Import LEO-BW ID"
  2. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military unit → 6th (Brandenburg) Cuirassiers "Emperor Nicholas I of Russia", German General Staff, Schleswig-Holsteinisches Ulanen-Regiment Nr. 15 +2
    Country of citizenship → Kingdom of Prussia
    Participated in conflict → Franco-Prussian War, Second Schleswig War, Austro-Prussian War
    Number of children → {'amount': '+2'}
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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