Heinrich von Hess

Austrian Field Marshal (1788-1870)
Person human Q637649
Heinrich von Hess
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Heinrich von Hess

Summary

Heinrich von Hess is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on March 17, 1788[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on April 13, 1870[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich von Hess's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Heinrich von Hess died in Vienna[4].
  • Heinrich von Hess was born on March 17, 1788[3].
  • Heinrich von Hess died on April 13, 1870[5].
  • Heinrich von Hess is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].
  • Heinrich von Hess's father was Franz Joseph Reichritter von Heß[10].
  • Heinrich von Hess's mother was Q135703930[11].
  • Heinrich von Hess's professions included military officer[6].
  • Heinrich von Hess's professions included politician[7].
  • Heinrich von Hess held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[12].
  • Heinrich von Hess received the Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[13].
  • Heinrich von Hess received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[14].
  • Heinrich von Hess received the Supreme Order of Christ[15].
  • Heinrich von Hess received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16].
  • Heinrich von Hess received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[17].
  • Heinrich von Hess received the knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[18].
  • Heinrich von Hess is recorded as male[19].
  • Heinrich von Hess's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Heinrich von Hess's noble title is recorded as baron[21].
  • Heinrich von Hess's military branch is recorded as Imperial Austrian Army[22].
  • Heinrich von Hess's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich von Hess[23].
  • Heinrich von Hess's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Heinrich von Hess's family name is recorded as Hess[25].
  • Heinrich von Hess's given name is recorded as Heinrich[26].
  • Heinrich von Hess's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich von Hess was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on March 17, 1788[3]. His father was Franz Joseph Reichritter von Heß[10]. His mother was Q135703930[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7]. Heinrich von Hess held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[13], a grade of an order[28], in Habsburg monarchy[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[14], a grade of an order[30]; Supreme Order of Christ[15], an order[31], in Vatican City[32], founded in 1319[33]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of St. George, 2nd class[17], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[18], a grade of an order[38], in Duchy of Savoy[39].

Death and Burial

Heinrich von Hess died on April 13, 1870[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Heinrich von Hess ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich von Hess born?

Heinrich von Hess was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Heinrich von Hess die?

Heinrich von Hess passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Heinrich von Hess's parents?

Heinrich von Hess's father was Franz Joseph Reichritter von Heß[10]. Heinrich von Hess's mother was Q135703930[11].

What did Heinrich von Hess do for work?

Heinrich von Hess worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Heinrich von Hess receive?

Honors received include Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[13], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[14], Supreme Order of Christ[15], and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Heß, Heinrich Freiherr von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
    Occupation
    Noble title baron
    Mother Q135703930
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