Heinrich Viktor von Segesser

Swiss architect, restorer and divisional colonel (1843-1900)
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Summary

Heinrich Viktor von Segesser was born on August 17, 1843[1], in Lucerne[2]. He died on November 28, 1900[3], in Cham[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], architect[6], and restorer[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: St. Andrew's Castle (castle complex with outbuildings, chapel and park[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
  • Field of work: master builder[11]
  • Position held: commandant[12], Q112626437[13]
  • Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14]
  • Notable work: Grand Hotel National[15], St. Jakob Battle chapel[16], A Pro Castle[17], St. Andrew's Castle (castle complex with outbuildings, chapel and park[18], Tell's Chappel (Hohle Gasse)[19], Crivelli Chapel[20]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[21]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22], Catholicism[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Family: Segesser von Brunegg[25]
  • Commons category: Heinrich Viktor von Segesser (Segesser von Brunegg)[26]
  • Military, police or special rank: Q131258301[27], sub-lieutenant[28], captain[29], major[30], lieutenant colonel[31]
  • Family name: von Segesser[32], Segesser von Brunegg[33]
  • Given name: Heinrich[34], Viktor[35]
  • Academic major: architecture[36], art history[37]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Lucerne[38]
  • Partner in business or sport: Henry Berthold von Fischer[39]
  • Described by source: Kurze Lebens-Notizen zu der Portrait-Gallerie merkwürdiger Luzerner auf der Bürgerbibliothek in Luzern[40], Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
  • Number of children: 1[43]
  • Social classification: nobility[44]
  • Date of burial or cremation: November 30, 1900[45]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Viktor von Segesser born?

Heinrich Viktor von Segesser's place of birth was Lucerne[2].

Where did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser die?

Heinrich Viktor von Segesser passed away in Cham[4].

What did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser do for work?

Heinrich Viktor von Segesser worked as a military personnel[5], architect[6], and restorer[7].

Where did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser go to school?

Heinrich Viktor von Segesser was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].

What awards did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [31] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [34] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [35] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [15] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [16] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [17] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [18] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [19] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [20] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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