Hans von Koester

German admiral (1844-1928)
Person human Q72206
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Hans von Koester

Summary

Hans von Koester is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schwerin[2]. He was born on April 29, 1844[3]. He died in Kiel[4]. He died on February 21, 1928[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schwerin[2], Hans von Koester…
  • Hans von Koester died in Kiel[4].
  • Hans von Koester was born on April 29, 1844[3].
  • Hans von Koester died on February 21, 1928[5].
  • Burial took place at Kiel North Cemetery[9].
  • Hans von Koester's father was Hans Köster[10].
  • Hans von Koester held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Hans von Koester held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Hans von Koester held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[13].
  • Hans von Koester's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Hans von Koester's professions included politician[7].
  • Hans von Koester held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[14].
  • Hans von Koester held the position of Canon of the Cathedral Chapter Naumburg[15].
  • Hans von Koester received the Order of the Black Eagle[16].
  • Hans von Koester received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Hans von Koester received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[18].
  • Hans von Koester received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Hans von Koester received the Knight of the Seraphim[20].
  • Hans von Koester received the honorary citizen of Kiel[21].
  • Hans von Koester is recorded as male[22].
  • Hans von Koester's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hans von Koester's military branch is recorded as Prussian Navy[24].
  • Hans von Koester's Commons category is recorded as Hans von Koester[25].
  • Hans von Koester's military, police or special rank is recorded as Großadmiral[26].
  • Hans von Koester's military, police or special rank is recorded as cadet[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Schwerin[2], Hans von Koester… he was born on April 29, 1844[3]. His father was Hans Köster[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the Prussian House of Lords[14], a position[28], in Prussia[29] and Canon of the Cathedral Chapter Naumburg[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Black Eagle[16], an order[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1701[32]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[18], a grade of an order[35]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], a grade of an order[36], in Norway[37]; Knight of the Seraphim[20], a grade of an order[38], in Sweden[39]; and honorary citizen of Kiel[21], an award[40], in Germany[41].

Death and Burial

Hans von Koester died on February 21, 1928[5]. He died in Kiel[4]. He is buried at Kiel North Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hans von Koester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 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 Hans von Koester born?

Born in Schwerin[2], Hans von Koester…

Where did Hans von Koester die?

Hans von Koester died in Kiel[4].

Who were Hans von Koester's parents?

Hans von Koester's father was Hans Köster[10].

What did Hans von Koester do for work?

Hans von Koester worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Hans von Koester receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[18], and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Q58367172. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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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