Gustav von Ewers

German legal historian (1779-1830)
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Gustav von Ewers

Summary

Gustav von Ewers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amelunxen[2]. He was born on July 4, 1781[3]. He died in Tartu[4]. He died on November 20, 1830[5]. He worked as a legal historian[6], historian[7], professor[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gustav von Ewers's place of birth was Amelunxen[2].
  • Gustav von Ewers passed away in Tartu[4].
  • Gustav von Ewers was born on July 4, 1781[3].
  • Gustav von Ewers was born on 1779[11].
  • Gustav von Ewers died on November 20, 1830[5].
  • Gustav von Ewers's father was Johann Friedrich Ewers[12].
  • Among Gustav von Ewers's spouses was Dorothea von Ewers[13].
  • A child of Gustav von Ewers was Otto Roderich Ewers[14].
  • A child of Gustav von Ewers was Anna Beate Mathilde von Oettingen[15].
  • A child of Gustav von Ewers was Marie Harnack[16].
  • Gustav von Ewers held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Russian was Gustav von Ewers's native language[18].
  • Gustav von Ewers's professions included legal historian[6].
  • Gustav von Ewers's professions included historian[7].
  • Gustav von Ewers worked as a professor[8].
  • Gustav von Ewers's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Gustav von Ewers held the position of rector[19].
  • Among Gustav von Ewers's employers was Imperial University of Dorpat[20].
  • Gustav von Ewers's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[21].
  • Gustav von Ewers received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22].
  • Gustav von Ewers received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].
  • Gustav von Ewers was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Gustav von Ewers is recorded as male[25].
  • Gustav von Ewers's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gustav von Ewers's Commons category is recorded as Gustav von Ewers[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav von Ewers was born in Amelunxen[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1781[3] and 1779[11]. His father was Johann Friedrich Ewers[12]. Russian was his native language[18].

Education

Gustav von Ewers's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include legal historian[6], historian[7], professor[8], and lawyer[9]. Among Gustav von Ewers's employers was Imperial University of Dorpat[20]. He held the position of rector[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29] and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31].

Personal Life

Gustav von Ewers was married to Dorothea von Ewers[13]. Children include Otto Roderich Ewers[14], a diplomat[32], 1812–1873[33], of Russian Empire[34]; Anna Beate Mathilde von Oettingen[15], 1815–1850[35]; and Marie Harnack[16], 1828–1857[36].

Death and Burial

Gustav von Ewers died on November 20, 1830[5]. He passed away in Tartu[4].

Why It Matters

Gustav von Ewers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Gustav von Ewers born?

Born in Amelunxen[2], Gustav von Ewers…

Where did Gustav von Ewers die?

Gustav von Ewers passed away in Tartu[4].

Who were Gustav von Ewers's parents?

Gustav von Ewers's father was Johann Friedrich Ewers[12].

Who was Gustav von Ewers married to?

Gustav von Ewers's spouses include Dorothea von Ewers[13].

What did Gustav von Ewers do for work?

Gustav von Ewers worked as legal historian[6], historian[7], professor[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Gustav von Ewers go to school?

Gustav von Ewers was educated at University of Göttingen[21].

What awards did Gustav von Ewers receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[22] and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation legal historian, historian, professor +1
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Otto Roderich Ewers, Anna Beate Mathilde von Oettingen, Marie Harnack
    Work location Tartu
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    Educated at University of Göttingen
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