Hugo von Kottwitz

German soldier and officer (1815-1897)
Person human Q1635981
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Hugo von Kottwitz

Summary

Hugo von Kottwitz is a human[1]. Born in Legnickie Pole[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1815[3]. He passed away in Stuttgart[4]. He died on May 13, 1897[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Legnickie Pole[2], Hugo von Kottwitz…
  • Hugo von Kottwitz died in Stuttgart[4].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz was born on January 6, 1815[3].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz died on May 13, 1897[5].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz is buried at Pragfriedhof Stuttgart[8].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[9].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[10].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[11].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz received the Iron Cross 1st Class[12].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz is recorded as male[13].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's noble title is recorded as Freiherr[15].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[16].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's Commons category is recorded as Hugo von Kottwitz[17].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[18].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[19].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[20].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[21].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz was part of the conflict Austro-Prussian War[22].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's family name is recorded as von Kottwitz[23].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's given name is recorded as Hugo[24].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog[26].
  • Hugo von Kottwitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugo von Kottwitz's place of birth was Legnickie Pole[2]. He was born on January 6, 1815[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[10], a grade of an order[28], in Prussia[29]; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[11], a grade of an order[30], in Prussia[31]; and Iron Cross 1st Class[12], a grade of an order[32].

Death and Burial

Hugo von Kottwitz died on May 13, 1897[5]. He died in Stuttgart[4]. He is buried at Pragfriedhof Stuttgart[8].

Why It Matters

Hugo von Kottwitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Hugo von Kottwitz born?

Born in Legnickie Pole[2], Hugo von Kottwitz…

Where did Hugo von Kottwitz die?

Hugo von Kottwitz died in Stuttgart[4].

What did Hugo von Kottwitz do for work?

Hugo von Kottwitz worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Hugo von Kottwitz receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[10], Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[11], and Iron Cross 1st Class[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name von Kottwitz
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    Noble title Freiherr
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