Jan de Witte

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Jan de Witte

Summary

Jan de Witte is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1781[3]. He died in Crimea[4]. He died on June 21, 1840[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Jan de Witte was born in Paris[2].
  • Jan de Witte died in Crimea[4].
  • Jan de Witte was born on June 14, 1781[3].
  • Jan de Witte died on June 21, 1840[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint George Monastery (Balaklava)[8].
  • Jan de Witte's father was Józef de Witte[9].
  • Jan de Witte's mother was Zofia Potocka[10].
  • Jan de Witte was married to Józefa Lubomirska[11].
  • Jan de Witte held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Jan de Witte held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[13].
  • Jan de Witte worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Jan de Witte held the position of Q12129374[14].
  • Jan de Witte received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15].
  • Jan de Witte received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[16].
  • Jan de Witte received the Order of the White Eagle[17].
  • Jan de Witte received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18].
  • Jan de Witte received the Order of St. Andrew[19].
  • Jan de Witte received the Gold Sword for Bravery[20].
  • Jan de Witte is recorded as male[21].
  • Jan de Witte's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jan de Witte's military branch is recorded as cavalry[23].
  • Jan de Witte's Commons category is recorded as Jan de Witte[24].
  • Jan de Witte's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Cavalry[25].
  • Jan de Witte's unmarried partner is recorded as Karolina Sobańska[26].
  • Jan de Witte was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jan de Witte was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 14, 1781[3]. His father was Józef de Witte[9]. His mother was Zofia Potocka[10].

Career and Affiliations

Jan de Witte worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of Q12129374[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[16], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of the White Eagle[17], an order[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1831[34]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; Order of St. Andrew[19], an order[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1698[39]; and Gold Sword for Bravery[20], a weapon of honor[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1720[42].

Personal Life

Among Jan de Witte's spouses was Józefa Lubomirska[11].

Death and Burial

Jan de Witte died on June 21, 1840[5]. He died in Crimea[4]. He is buried at Saint George Monastery (Balaklava)[8].

Why It Matters

Jan de Witte has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jan de Witte born?

Jan de Witte was born in Paris[2].

Where did Jan de Witte die?

Jan de Witte died in Crimea[4].

Who were Jan de Witte's parents?

Jan de Witte's father was Józef de Witte[9]. Jan de Witte's mother was Zofia Potocka[10].

Who was Jan de Witte married to?

Jan de Witte's spouses include Józefa Lubomirska[11].

What did Jan de Witte do for work?

Jan de Witte worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Jan de Witte receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[16], Order of the White Eagle[17], and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  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
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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → General of the Cavalry
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
    Country of citizenship → Russian Empire, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
    Military, police or special rank → General of the Cavalry
    Place of death → Crimea
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