Heinrich von Podewils

German politician, statesman and diplomat (1695-1760)
Person human Q86497
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Summary

Heinrich von Podewils is a human[1]. Born in Krąg, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1695[3]. He passed away in Magdeburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1760[5]. He worked as a politician[6], statesperson[7], diplomat[8], jurist[9], and minister[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich von Podewils was born in Krąg, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2].
  • Heinrich von Podewils died in Magdeburg[4].
  • Heinrich von Podewils was born on January 1, 1695[3].
  • Heinrich von Podewils was born on October 3, 1696[12].
  • Heinrich von Podewils died on January 1, 1760[5].
  • Heinrich von Podewils died on July 29, 1760[13].
  • A child of Heinrich von Podewils was Friedrich Werner von Podewils[14].
  • Heinrich von Podewils held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's professions included politician[6].
  • Heinrich von Podewils worked as a statesperson[7].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's professions included jurist[9].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's professions included minister[10].
  • Heinrich von Podewils held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Heinrich von Podewils held the position of defence minister[17].
  • Heinrich von Podewils was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's education included a stint at Leiden University[19].
  • Heinrich von Podewils received the Order of the Black Eagle[20].
  • Heinrich von Podewils received the Q20725585[21].
  • Heinrich von Podewils was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Heinrich von Podewils is recorded as male[23].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's noble title is recorded as Graf[25].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Graf von Podewils[26].
  • Heinrich von Podewils's archives at is recorded as Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich von Podewils was born in Krąg, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1695[3] and October 3, 1696[12].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1502[30], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[31] and Leiden University[19], a university[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1575[34], headquartered in Leiden[35]. Studied under Christian Thomasius[36], a jurist[37], 1655–1728[38], of Electorate of Saxony[39] and Justus Henning Böhmer[40], a jurist[41], 1674–1749[42], of Germany[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], statesperson[7], diplomat[8], jurist[9], and minister[10]. Positions held include ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[44] and defence minister[17], a position[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Black Eagle[20], an order[46], in Kingdom of Prussia[47], founded in 1701[48] and Q20725585[21].

Personal Life

A child of Heinrich von Podewils was Friedrich Werner von Podewils[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1760[5] and July 29, 1760[13]. Heinrich von Podewils died in Magdeburg[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich von Podewils has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich von Podewils born?

Heinrich von Podewils was born in Krąg, West Pomeranian Voivodeship[2].

Where did Heinrich von Podewils die?

Heinrich von Podewils passed away in Magdeburg[4].

What did Heinrich von Podewils do for work?

Heinrich von Podewils worked as politician[6], statesperson[7], diplomat[8], jurist[9], and minister[10].

Where did Heinrich von Podewils go to school?

Heinrich von Podewils was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18] and Leiden University[19].

What awards did Heinrich von Podewils receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[20] and Q20725585[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Magdeburg
    Noble title → Graf
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