Hugo von Kirchbach

German general (1809–1887)
Person human Q96137
Hugo von Kirchbach
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Hugo von Kirchbach

Summary

Hugo von Kirchbach is a human[1]. Born in Środa Śląska[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1809[3]. He passed away in Niesky[4]. He died on October 26, 1887[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hugo von Kirchbach's place of birth was Środa Śląska[2].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach passed away in Niesky[4].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach was born on May 23, 1809[3].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach died on October 26, 1887[5].
  • A child of Hugo von Kirchbach was Günther von Kirchbach[8].
  • A child of Hugo von Kirchbach was Q135640679[9].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach received the Pour le Mérite[11].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach received the Order of the Black Eagle[12].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[13].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach received the Order of St. George, 3rd class[14].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[15].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach is recorded as male[16].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's noble title is recorded as count[18].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[19].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's Commons category is recorded as Hugo Ewald von Kirchbach[20].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[21].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach was part of the conflict Austro-Prussian War[22].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[23].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's given name is recorded as Hugo[24].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's allegiance is recorded as Kingdom of Prussia[25].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Hugo von Kirchbach's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugo von Kirchbach's place of birth was Środa Śląska[2]. He was born on May 23, 1809[3].

Career and Affiliations

Hugo von Kirchbach's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[11], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Black Eagle[12], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1701[33]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[13]; Order of St. George, 3rd class[14], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[15], an order[36], in Russian Empire[37], founded in 1725[38].

Personal Life

Children include Günther von Kirchbach[8], a military personnel[39], 1850–1925[40], of Germany[41], awarded the Pour le Mérite[42] and Q135640679[9].

Death and Burial

Hugo von Kirchbach died on October 26, 1887[5]. He passed away in Niesky[4].

Why It Matters

Hugo von Kirchbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Hugo von Kirchbach born?

Born in Środa Śląska[2], Hugo von Kirchbach…

Where did Hugo von Kirchbach die?

Hugo von Kirchbach passed away in Niesky[4].

What did Hugo von Kirchbach do for work?

Hugo von Kirchbach worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Hugo von Kirchbach receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[11], Order of the Black Eagle[12], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[13], and Order of St. George, 3rd class[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Allegiance Kingdom of Prussia
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    Award received Pour le Mérite, Order of the Black Eagle, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht the Bold +2
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
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