Johann Friedrich von Medem

Baltic German land owner (1722-1785)
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Johann Friedrich von Medem

Summary

Johann Friedrich von Medem is a human[1]. Born in Duchy of Courland and Semigallia[2], he… he was born on September 16, 1722[3]. He passed away in Jelgava[4]. He died on August 4, 1785[5]. He worked as a lord of the manor[6].

Key Facts

  • Johann Friedrich von Medem's place of birth was Duchy of Courland and Semigallia[2].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem passed away in Jelgava[4].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem was born on September 16, 1722[3].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem was born on 1722[7].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem died on August 4, 1785[5].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem died on 1785[8].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem's father was Georg Christoph von Medem[9].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem's mother was Sibylla Charlotte, Freiin Knigge[10].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem was married to Louise Charlotte von Manteuffel Szoege[11].
  • Among Johann Friedrich von Medem's spouses was Louise Dorothea von Korff[12].
  • A child of Johann Friedrich von Medem was Dorothea von Medem[13].
  • A child of Johann Friedrich von Medem was Elisa von der Recke[14].
  • A child of Johann Friedrich von Medem was Christoph Johann von Medem[15].
  • A child of Johann Friedrich von Medem was Johann Friedrich von Medem[16].
  • A child of Johann Friedrich von Medem was Karl Johann Friedrich von Medem[17].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem held citizenship in Duchy of Courland and Semigallia[18].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem held citizenship in Russian Empire[19].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem worked as a lord of the manor[6].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem's education included a stint at University of Königsberg[20].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[22].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem is recorded as male[23].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem's family is recorded as Medem[25].
  • Johann Friedrich von Medem's noble title is recorded as Graf[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Duchy of Courland and Semigallia[2], Johann Friedrich von Medem… Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1722[3] and 1722[7]. His father was Georg Christoph von Medem[9]. His mother was Sibylla Charlotte, Freiin Knigge[10].

Education

Educated at University of Königsberg[20], a university[27], in Kingdom of Prussia[28], founded in 1544[29] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1558[32], headquartered in Jena[33].

Career and Affiliations

Johann Friedrich von Medem worked as a lord of the manor[6].

Recognition

Johann Friedrich von Medem received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Louise Charlotte von Manteuffel Szoege[11], 1732–1763[34] and Louise Dorothea von Korff[12], 1736–1757[35]. Children include Dorothea von Medem[13], a salonnière[36], 1761–1821[37], of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg[38]; Elisa von der Recke[14], a poet[39], 1754–1833[40], of Duchy of Courland and Semigallia[41], specialised in poetry[42]; Christoph Johann von Medem[15], a diplomat[43], 1763–1838[44], of Russian Empire[45], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[46]; Johann Friedrich von Medem[16], an author[47], 1758–1778[48]; and Karl Johann Friedrich von Medem[17], an Imperial Count[49], 1762–1827[50], of Russian Empire[51], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 4, 1785[5] and 1785[8]. Johann Friedrich von Medem died in Jelgava[4].

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich von Medem born?

Johann Friedrich von Medem's place of birth was Duchy of Courland and Semigallia[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich von Medem die?

Johann Friedrich von Medem died in Jelgava[4].

Who were Johann Friedrich von Medem's parents?

Johann Friedrich von Medem's father was Georg Christoph von Medem[9]. Johann Friedrich von Medem's mother was Sibylla Charlotte, Freiin Knigge[10].

Who was Johann Friedrich von Medem married to?

Johann Friedrich von Medem's spouses include Louise Charlotte von Manteuffel Szoege[11] and Louise Dorothea von Korff[12].

What did Johann Friedrich von Medem do for work?

Johann Friedrich von Medem worked as lord of the manor[6].

Where did Johann Friedrich von Medem go to school?

Johann Friedrich von Medem was educated at University of Königsberg[20] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21].

What awards did Johann Friedrich von Medem receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[22].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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