Johan Hedemann

Danish officer, last characterized major general of the Danish army as well as railroad engineer (1825–1901)
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Summary

Born in Copenhagen[1], he… he was born on December 29, 1825[2]. He died in Copenhagen[3]. He died on February 28, 1901[4]. He worked as an engineer[5] and military officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Garnison Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Hans Hedemann[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[9]
  • Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[10], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[11], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[15]
  • Family name: Hedemann[16]
  • Given name: Johan[17]
  • Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[19]
  • Birth name: Johan Christopher Georg Hedemann[20]
  • Sibling: Marius Hedemann[21]

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Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[10], a grade of an order[22], in Denmark[23]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[11], a grade of an order[24], in Denmark[25], founded in 1808[26]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], a grade of an order[27], in Denmark[28]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[13], a grade of an order[29], in Denmark[30].

FAQs

Where was Johan Hedemann born?

Johan Hedemann was born in Copenhagen[1].

Where did Johan Hedemann die?

Johan Hedemann died in Copenhagen[3].

Who were Johan Hedemann's parents?

Johan Hedemann's father was Hans Hedemann[8].

What did Johan Hedemann do for work?

Johan Hedemann worked as engineer[5] and military officer[6].

What awards did Johan Hedemann receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[10], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[11], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [1] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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