Hermann von Boyen

Prussian army officer (1771-1848)
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Hermann von Boyen
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Hermann von Boyen

Summary

Hermann von Boyen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Slavskoye[2]. He was born on June 20, 1771[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on February 15, 1848[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and marshal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hermann von Boyen was born in Slavskoye[2].
  • Hermann von Boyen died in Berlin[4].
  • Hermann von Boyen was born on June 20, 1771[3].
  • Hermann von Boyen was born on June 23, 1771[10].
  • Hermann von Boyen was born on January 1, 1771[11].
  • Hermann von Boyen died on February 15, 1848[5].
  • Hermann von Boyen died on January 1, 1848[12].
  • Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Hermann von Boyen was Leopold Hermann von Boyen[14].
  • Hermann von Boyen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Hermann von Boyen's professions included politician[6].
  • Hermann von Boyen worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Hermann von Boyen's professions included marshal[8].
  • Hermann von Boyen's field of work was military history[16].
  • Hermann von Boyen held the position of minister of war[17].
  • Hermann von Boyen held the position of defence minister[18].
  • Hermann von Boyen received the Pour le Mérite[19].
  • Hermann von Boyen received the Order of the Black Eagle[20].
  • Hermann von Boyen received the honorary citizen of Berlin[21].
  • Hermann von Boyen received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[22].
  • Hermann von Boyen received the Order of St. Andrew[23].
  • Hermann von Boyen received the Order of St. George, 4th class[24].
  • Hermann von Boyen is recorded as male[25].
  • Hermann von Boyen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hermann von Boyen's Commons category is recorded as Hermann von Boyen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hermann von Boyen was born in Slavskoye[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 20, 1771[3], June 23, 1771[10], and January 1, 1771[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and marshal[8]. Hermann von Boyen's field of work was military history[16]. Positions held include minister of war[17], a position[28] and defence minister[18], a position[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[19], a courage award[30], in Prussia[31], founded in 1740[32]; Order of the Black Eagle[20], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1701[35]; honorary citizen of Berlin[21], an award[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1851[38]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[22], an order[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1725[41]; Order of St. Andrew[23], an order[42], in Russian Empire[43], founded in 1698[44]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[24], a grade of an order[45], in Russian Empire[46].

Personal Life

A child of Hermann von Boyen was Leopold Hermann von Boyen[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 15, 1848[5] and January 1, 1848[12]. Hermann von Boyen passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Hermann von Boyen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Hermann von Boyen born?

Hermann von Boyen's place of birth was Slavskoye[2].

Where did Hermann von Boyen die?

Hermann von Boyen passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Hermann von Boyen do for work?

Hermann von Boyen worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and marshal[8].

What awards did Hermann von Boyen receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[19], Order of the Black Eagle[20], honorary citizen of Berlin[21], and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[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. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, marshal
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  2. 18d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Invalids' Cemetery
    Given name Hermann
    Sex or gender male
    Citizenship
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