Johann Christian Kestner

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Johann Christian Kestner

Summary

Johann Christian Kestner is a human[1]. He was born in Döhren-Wülfel[2]. He was born on August 28, 1741[3]. He passed away in Lüneburg[4]. He died on May 24, 1800[5]. He worked as an archivist[6] and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann Christian Kestner was born in Döhren-Wülfel[2].
  • Johann Christian Kestner died in Lüneburg[4].
  • Johann Christian Kestner was born on August 28, 1741[3].
  • Johann Christian Kestner died on May 24, 1800[5].
  • Johann Christian Kestner is buried at Lüneburg[9].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's father was Johann Hermann Kestner[10].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's mother was Dorothea Gertrud Kestner[11].
  • Among Johann Christian Kestner's spouses was Charlotte Buff[12].
  • A child of Johann Christian Kestner was August Kestner[13].
  • A child of Johann Christian Kestner was Georg Kestner[14].
  • A child of Johann Christian Kestner was Hermann Kestner[15].
  • A child of Johann Christian Kestner was Carl Kestner[16].
  • A child of Johann Christian Kestner was Eduard Kestner[17].
  • A child of Johann Christian Kestner was Wilhelm Kestner[18].
  • Johann Christian Kestner held citizenship in Germany[19].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's professions included archivist[6].
  • Johann Christian Kestner worked as a jurist[7].
  • Johann Christian Kestner is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's Commons category is recorded as Johann Christian Kestner[22].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's archives at is recorded as Municipal Archive Hannover[23].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's family name is recorded as Kestner[24].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's given name is recorded as Christian[26].
  • Johann Christian Kestner's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Döhren-Wülfel[2], Johann Christian Kestner… he was born on August 28, 1741[3]. His father was Johann Hermann Kestner[10]. His mother was Dorothea Gertrud Kestner[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist[6] and jurist[7].

Personal Life

Johann Christian Kestner was married to Charlotte Buff[12]. Children include August Kestner[13], a diplomat[28], 1777–1853[29], of Kingdom of Hanover[30]; Georg Kestner[14], an archivist[31], 1774–1867[32], of Kingdom of Hanover[33]; Hermann Kestner[15], 1786–1871[34]; Carl Kestner[16], an entrepreneur[35], 1776–1846[36], of Electorate of Hanover[37]; Eduard Kestner[17], an entrepreneur[38], 1784–1823[39]; and Wilhelm Kestner[18], a civil servant[40], 1775–1848[41], of Electorate of Hanover[42].

Death and Burial

Johann Christian Kestner died on May 24, 1800[5]. He died in Lüneburg[4]. He is buried at Lüneburg[9].

Why It Matters

Johann Christian Kestner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Johann Christian Kestner born?

Johann Christian Kestner was born in Döhren-Wülfel[2].

Where did Johann Christian Kestner die?

Johann Christian Kestner passed away in Lüneburg[4].

Who were Johann Christian Kestner's parents?

Johann Christian Kestner's father was Johann Hermann Kestner[10]. Johann Christian Kestner's mother was Dorothea Gertrud Kestner[11].

Who was Johann Christian Kestner married to?

Johann Christian Kestner's spouses include Charlotte Buff[12].

What did Johann Christian Kestner do for work?

Johann Christian Kestner worked as archivist[6] and jurist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation archivist, jurist
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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