Heinrich von Littrow

Austrian writer and cartographer (1820–1895)
Person human Q112579
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Heinrich von Littrow

Summary

Heinrich von Littrow is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1820[3]. He passed away in Opatija[4]. He died on April 25, 1895[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], writer[7], poet[8], sailor[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich von Littrow was born in Vienna[2].
  • Heinrich von Littrow died in Opatija[4].
  • Heinrich von Littrow was born on January 26, 1820[3].
  • Heinrich von Littrow died on April 25, 1895[5].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's father was Joseph Johann Littrow[12].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's mother was Q137871037[13].
  • A child of Heinrich von Littrow was Lea von Littrow[14].
  • Heinrich von Littrow held citizenship in Austrian Empire[15].
  • Heinrich von Littrow held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
  • Heinrich von Littrow held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[17].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Heinrich von Littrow worked as a writer[7].
  • Heinrich von Littrow worked as a poet[8].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's professions included sailor[9].
  • Heinrich von Littrow worked as an artist[10].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's field of work was Austrian literature[18].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's field of work was cartography[19].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's field of work was navy[20].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's field of work was Austrian poetry[21].
  • Heinrich von Littrow received the Order of St. Sylvester[22].
  • Heinrich von Littrow is recorded as male[23].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich von Littrow[25].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's family name is recorded as von Littrow[26].
  • Heinrich von Littrow's given name is recorded as Heinrich[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich von Littrow was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on January 26, 1820[3]. His father was Joseph Johann Littrow[12]. His mother was Q137871037[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], writer[7], poet[8], sailor[9], and artist[10]. Fields of work include Austrian literature[18], a sub-set of literature[28]; cartography[19], a branch of science[29]; navy[20], a military branch[30]; and Austrian poetry[21].

Recognition

Heinrich von Littrow received the Order of St. Sylvester[22].

Personal Life

A child of Heinrich von Littrow was Lea von Littrow[14].

Death and Burial

Heinrich von Littrow died on April 25, 1895[5]. He died in Opatija[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich von Littrow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich von Littrow born?

Heinrich von Littrow was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Heinrich von Littrow die?

Heinrich von Littrow passed away in Opatija[4].

Who were Heinrich von Littrow's parents?

Heinrich von Littrow's father was Joseph Johann Littrow[12]. Heinrich von Littrow's mother was Q137871037[13].

What did Heinrich von Littrow do for work?

Heinrich von Littrow worked as cartographer[6], writer[7], poet[8], sailor[9], and artist[10].

What awards did Heinrich von Littrow receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Sylvester[22].

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. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, Library of the World's Best Literature
    Mother Q137871037
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