Gustav von Waagen

Bavarian Major-General (1832-1906)
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Summary

Gustav von Waagen was born on April 29, 1832[1], in Munich[2]. He died on December 25, 1906[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as an entomologist[5], military personnel[6], major general[7], and military officer[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Carl Waagen[10]
  • Mother: Nanette Schechner[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bavaria[12], German Reich[13]
  • Award received: ennoblement[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Gustav von Waagen[16]
  • Participated in conflict: Franco-Prussian War[17]
  • Family name: Waagen[18]
  • Given name: Gustav[19], Adolph[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • Birth name: Gustav Adolph Waagen[22]
  • Sibling: Adalbert Waagen[23], Wilhelm Heinrich Waagen[24]

FAQs

Where was Gustav von Waagen born?

Gustav von Waagen was born in Munich[2].

Where did Gustav von Waagen die?

Gustav von Waagen passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Gustav von Waagen's parents?

Gustav von Waagen's father was Carl Waagen[10]. Gustav von Waagen's mother was Nanette Schechner[11].

What did Gustav von Waagen do for work?

Gustav von Waagen worked as an entomologist[5], military personnel[6], major general[7], and military officer[8].

What awards did Gustav von Waagen receive?

Honors received include ennoblement[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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