Johann von Ewald

Danish general
Person human Q68188
Johann von Ewald
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Johann von Ewald

Summary

Johann von Ewald is a human[1]. Born in Kassel[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1744[3]. He passed away in Kiel[4]. He died on June 25, 1813[5]. He worked as a soldier[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johann von Ewald was born in Kassel[2].
  • Johann von Ewald died in Kiel[4].
  • Johann von Ewald was born on March 20, 1744[3].
  • Johann von Ewald was born on March 30, 1744[9].
  • Johann von Ewald was born on March 31, 1744[10].
  • Johann von Ewald died on June 25, 1813[5].
  • Johann von Ewald died on June 13, 1813[11].
  • Johann von Ewald is buried at St.-Jürgen-Friedhof[12].
  • Johann von Ewald held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Johann von Ewald held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Johann von Ewald worked as a soldier[6].
  • Johann von Ewald worked as a military officer[7].
  • Johann von Ewald received the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Johann von Ewald received the Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Johann von Ewald received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Johann von Ewald is recorded as male[18].
  • Johann von Ewald's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johann von Ewald's Commons category is recorded as Johann von Ewald[20].
  • Johann von Ewald's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • Johann von Ewald was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[22].
  • Johann von Ewald's family name is recorded as Ewald[23].
  • Johann von Ewald's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Johann von Ewald's allegiance is recorded as Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel[25].
  • Johann von Ewald's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Johann von Ewald's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kassel[2], Johann von Ewald… Recorded date of birth include March 20, 1744[3], March 30, 1744[9], and March 31, 1744[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour[15], a state order[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30]; Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[31], in Denmark[32]; and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1808[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 25, 1813[5] and June 13, 1813[11]. Johann von Ewald passed away in Kiel[4]. He is buried at St.-Jürgen-Friedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Johann von Ewald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Johann von Ewald born?

Johann von Ewald's place of birth was Kassel[2].

Where did Johann von Ewald die?

Johann von Ewald passed away in Kiel[4].

What did Johann von Ewald do for work?

Johann von Ewald worked as soldier[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Johann von Ewald receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[15], Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2h ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation soldier, military officer
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation soldier, military officer
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Germany, Kingdom of Denmark
    Given name Johann
    Instance of
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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