Jacob von Sievers

Baltic German statesman (1731-1808)
Person human Q688089
Jacob von Sievers
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Jacob von Sievers

Summary

Jacob von Sievers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rakvere[2]. He was born on August 19, 1731[3]. He died in Livonia[4]. He died on July 23, 1808[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jacob von Sievers was born in Rakvere[2].
  • Jacob von Sievers died in Livonia[4].
  • Jacob von Sievers was born on August 19, 1731[3].
  • Jacob von Sievers died on July 23, 1808[5].
  • Jacob von Sievers's father was Johann von Sievers[10].
  • Jacob von Sievers was married to Elisabeth von Sievers[11].
  • A child of Jacob von Sievers was Elisabeth von Sievers[12].
  • A child of Jacob von Sievers was Q115858584[13].
  • Jacob von Sievers held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Jacob von Sievers worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Jacob von Sievers worked as a politician[7].
  • Jacob von Sievers worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Jacob von Sievers held the position of ambassador of the Russian Empire[15].
  • Jacob von Sievers received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16].
  • Jacob von Sievers received the Order of the White Eagle[17].
  • Jacob von Sievers received the Order of the Black Eagle[18].
  • Jacob von Sievers received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].
  • Jacob von Sievers received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[20].
  • Jacob von Sievers received the Order of St. Andrew[21].
  • Jacob von Sievers is recorded as male[22].
  • Jacob von Sievers's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jacob von Sievers's family is recorded as Sievers[24].
  • Jacob von Sievers's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Johann Sievers[25].
  • Jacob von Sievers's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[26].
  • Jacob von Sievers was part of the conflict Seven Years' War[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacob von Sievers was born in Rakvere[2]. He was born on August 19, 1731[3]. His father was Johann von Sievers[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8]. Jacob von Sievers held the position of ambassador of the Russian Empire[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[17], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; Order of the Black Eagle[18], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1701[35]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39]; and Order of St. Andrew[21], an order[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1698[42].

Personal Life

Among Jacob von Sievers's spouses was Elisabeth von Sievers[11]. Children include Elisabeth von Sievers[12], 1776–1865[43] and Q115858584[13].

Death and Burial

Jacob von Sievers died on July 23, 1808[5]. He passed away in Livonia[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jacob von Sievers include 22253 Sivers[44], an asteroid[45].

Why It Matters

Jacob von Sievers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include 22253 Sivers[44], an asteroid[45].

FAQs

Where was Jacob von Sievers born?

Jacob von Sievers's place of birth was Rakvere[2].

Where did Jacob von Sievers die?

Jacob von Sievers passed away in Livonia[4].

Who were Jacob von Sievers's parents?

Jacob von Sievers's father was Johann von Sievers[10].

Who was Jacob von Sievers married to?

Jacob von Sievers's spouses include Elisabeth von Sievers[11].

What did Jacob von Sievers do for work?

Jacob von Sievers worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Jacob von Sievers receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], Order of the White Eagle[17], Order of the Black Eagle[18], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[19].

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Place of death Livonia
    Child Elisabeth von Sievers, Q115858584
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