Gustav von Mevissen

German businessman and politician (1815-1899)
Person human Q107795
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Gustav von Mevissen

Summary

Gustav von Mevissen is a human[1]. He was born in Dülken[2]. He was born on May 20, 1815[3]. He passed away in Bad Godesberg[4]. He died on August 13, 1899[5]. He worked as a merchant[6], entrepreneur[7], banker[8], politician[9], and patron of the arts[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dülken[2], Gustav von Mevissen…
  • Gustav von Mevissen passed away in Bad Godesberg[4].
  • Gustav von Mevissen was born on May 20, 1815[3].
  • Gustav von Mevissen died on August 13, 1899[5].
  • Gustav von Mevissen is buried at Melaten-Friedhof[12].
  • Gustav von Mevissen's father was Gerhard Mevissen[13].
  • Gustav von Mevissen was married to Therese von Mevissen[14].
  • Gustav von Mevissen was married to Q136539545[15].
  • A child of Gustav von Mevissen was Maria von Mevissen[16].
  • A child of Gustav von Mevissen was Mathilde Mevissen[17].
  • A child of Gustav von Mevissen was Melanie von Mevissen[18].
  • Gustav von Mevissen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[19].
  • Gustav von Mevissen's professions included merchant[6].
  • Gustav von Mevissen's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Gustav von Mevissen worked as a banker[8].
  • Gustav von Mevissen worked as a politician[9].
  • Gustav von Mevissen worked as a patron of the arts[10].
  • Gustav von Mevissen's professions included autodidact[20].
  • Gustav von Mevissen held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[21].
  • Gustav von Mevissen held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[22].
  • Gustav von Mevissen held the position of president[23].
  • Gustav von Mevissen held the position of Q130386445[24].
  • Gustav von Mevissen held the position of member of parliament[25].
  • Gustav von Mevissen held the position of Q18326524[26].
  • Gustav von Mevissen was educated at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dülken[2], Gustav von Mevissen… he was born on May 20, 1815[3]. His father was Gerhard Mevissen[13].

Education

Educated at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[27], a gymnasium[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1825[30]; Dreikönigsgymnasium[31], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1450[34]; and Gymnasium Kreuzgasse[35], a gymnasium[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1828[38]. Studied under Karl Josef Grysar[39] and Ernst Weyden[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[6], entrepreneur[7], banker[8], politician[9], patron of the arts[10], and autodidact[20]. Positions held include member of the Prussian House of Lords[21], a position[41], in Prussia[42]; Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[22], a position[43], in German Empire of 1848/1849[44]; president[23], a corporate title[45]; Q130386445[24]; member of parliament[25], a type of position[46]; and Q18326524[26], an Assistant Secretary[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[48], a grade of an order[49], in Prussia[50]; Commander's Cross of the Order of the Crown of Prussia[51]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[52]; honorary doctor of the University of Bonn[53]; honorary citizen of Cologne[54]; and ennoblement[55].

Personal Life

Spouses include Therese von Mevissen[14], a housewife[56], 1834–1901[57], of Kingdom of Prussia[58] and Q136539545[15]. Children include Maria von Mevissen[16], 1847–1936[59], of Kingdom of Prussia[60]; Mathilde Mevissen[17], a women's rights activist[61], 1848–1924[62], of Kingdom of Prussia[63]; and Melanie von Mevissen[18], 1853–1923[64]. Gustav von Mevissen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[65].

Death and Burial

Gustav von Mevissen died on August 13, 1899[5]. He died in Bad Godesberg[4]. Burial took place at Melaten-Friedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Gustav von Mevissen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Gustav von Mevissen born?

Gustav von Mevissen's place of birth was Dülken[2].

Where did Gustav von Mevissen die?

Gustav von Mevissen died in Bad Godesberg[4].

Who were Gustav von Mevissen's parents?

Gustav von Mevissen's father was Gerhard Mevissen[13].

Who was Gustav von Mevissen married to?

Gustav von Mevissen's spouses include Therese von Mevissen[14] and Q136539545[15].

What did Gustav von Mevissen do for work?

Gustav von Mevissen worked as merchant[6], entrepreneur[7], banker[8], politician[9], and patron of the arts[10].

Where did Gustav von Mevissen go to school?

Gustav von Mevissen was educated at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[27], Dreikönigsgymnasium[31], and Gymnasium Kreuzgasse[35].

What awards did Gustav von Mevissen receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[48], Commander's Cross of the Order of the Crown of Prussia[51], Knight of the Legion of Honour[52], and honorary doctor of the University of Bonn[53].

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  1. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Gustav
    Student of Karl Josef Grysar, Ernst Weyden
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00588682
    Work location Cologne
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