Johann von Ewald

Danish general
Person human Q68188
Johann von Ewald
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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], military officer[7], and major general[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Johann von Ewald was born on March 31, 1744[11].
  • Johann von Ewald died on June 25, 1813[5].
  • Johann von Ewald died on June 13, 1813[12].
  • Johann von Ewald is buried at St.-Jürgen-Friedhof[13].
  • A child of Johann von Ewald was Carl von Ewald[14].
  • Johann von Ewald held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Johann von Ewald held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[16].
  • Johann von Ewald worked as a soldier[6].
  • Johann von Ewald's professions included military officer[7].
  • Johann von Ewald worked as a major general[8].
  • Johann von Ewald received the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Johann von Ewald received the Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Johann von Ewald received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Johann von Ewald is recorded as male[20].
  • Johann von Ewald's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johann von Ewald's Commons category is recorded as Johann von Ewald[22].
  • Johann von Ewald's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[23].
  • Johann von Ewald's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Johann von Ewald was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[25].
  • Johann von Ewald's family name is recorded as Ewald[26].
  • Johann von Ewald's given name is recorded as Johann[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[10], and March 31, 1744[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[6], military officer[7], and major general[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour[17], a state order[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30]; Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[31], in Denmark[32]; and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34], founded in 1808[35].

Personal Life

A child of Johann von Ewald was Carl von Ewald[14].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Johann von Ewald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 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], military officer[7], and major general[8].

What awards did Johann von Ewald receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[17], Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 9490
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  2. 9w ago · MatSuBot bot · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Carl von Ewald
    Biblissima authority id → gallows
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118682865
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  4. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → soldier, military officer, major general
    Military, police or special rank → lieutenant general, general
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → soldier, military officer, major general
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  6. 22w 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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