Hans von Schack

Danish military leader (1608–1676)
Person human Q328011
Hans von Schack
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Summary

Hans von Schack was born on October 29, 1609[1], in Unewatt[2]. He died on February 27, 1676[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a military leader[5], statesperson[6], large estate owner[7], and aristocrat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (102 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Trinitatis Church[10]
  • Spouse: Anna Blome[11]
  • Child: Otto Diderik Schack[12], Q140550715[13], Q140550841[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Elephant[16]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family: Schack[19]
  • Noble title: count[20]
  • Commons category: Hans Schack (1609-1676)[21]
  • Military, police or special rank: field marshal[22]
  • Participated in conflict: Thirty Years' War[23]
  • Family name: Schack[24]
  • Given name: Hans[25]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[27]
  • Owner of: Schackenborg Castle[28], Gram Palace[29], Gisselfeld[30]
  • P14608: 142708240[31]

Why It Matters

Hans von Schack has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Hans von Schack born?

Hans von Schack's place of birth was Unewatt[2].

Where did Hans von Schack die?

Hans von Schack passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who was Hans von Schack married to?

Hans von Schack's spouses include Anna Blome[11].

What did Hans von Schack do for work?

Hans von Schack worked as a military leader[5], statesperson[6], large estate owner[7], and aristocrat[8].

What awards did Hans von Schack receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 2nd edition. rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 2nd edition. rosekamp.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . universitypress.dk. universitypress.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Danmarks Adels Aarbog. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Sarah Layton · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bg', 'commons', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'fa', 'fi', 'no', 'ru', 'sv']
    Child → Otto Diderik Schack, Q140550715, Q140550841
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ Award received: Knight of the Order of the Elephant"
  2. 13w ago · Sarah Layton · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Otto Diderik Schack, Q140550715, Q140550841
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Child: Q140550715"
  3. 13w ago · Sarah Layton · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image of grave → Trinitatis Kirke Copenhagen epitaph1.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Image of grave: Trinitatis Kirke Copenhagen epitaph1.jpg"
  4. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Schack
    Described by source → Nordisk familjebok
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Danish
    Country of citizenship → Kingdom of Denmark
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14608: 142708240, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783130387391"
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