John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein

politician (1601-1657)
Person human Q1696459
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John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein

Summary

John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein is a human[1]. He was born on October 14, 1601[2]. He died on April 2, 1657[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], and military personnel[6]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was born on October 14, 1601[2].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was born on 1601[8].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein died on April 2, 1657[3].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein died on 1657[9].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's father was Louis II de Sayn-Wittgenstein[10].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's mother was Elisabeth Juliana of Solms-Braunfels[11].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was married to Anne Augusta of Waldeck-Wildungen[12].
  • A child of John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was Gustav Graf zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[13].
  • A child of John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was Auguste Johanna von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[14].
  • A child of John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was Ludwig Christian von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[15].
  • A child of John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was Friedrich Wilhelm Graf zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[16].
  • A child of John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was Elisabeth Julienne de Sayn-Wittgenstein[17].
  • A child of John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein was Anna Maria Magdalena Gräfin von Sayn und Wittgenstein[18].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein worked as a politician[4].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein worked as a diplomat[5].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's professions included military personnel[6].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein held the position of Geheimrat[19].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein is recorded as male[20].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's Commons category is recorded as John VIII, Count of Sayn-Hohenstein[23].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's archives at is recorded as Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation[24].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's given name is recorded as Johan[26].
  • John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's work location is recorded as Münster[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1601[2] and 1601[8]. John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's father was Louis II de Sayn-Wittgenstein[10]. His mother was Elisabeth Juliana of Solms-Braunfels[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], and military personnel[6]. John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein held the position of Geheimrat[19].

Personal Life

Among John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's spouses was Anne Augusta of Waldeck-Wildungen[12]. Children include Gustav Graf zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[13], 1633–1700[28]; Auguste Johanna von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[14], an aristocrat[29], 1638–1669[30], of Germany[31]; Ludwig Christian von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[15], 1629–1683[32], of Germany[33]; Friedrich Wilhelm Graf zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein[16], 1647–1685[34]; Elisabeth Julienne de Sayn-Wittgenstein[17], 1634–1689[35]; and Anna Maria Magdalena Gräfin von Sayn und Wittgenstein[18], an aristocrat[36], 1641–1701[37], of Germany[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 2, 1657[3] and 1657[9].

Why It Matters

John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Who were John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's parents?

John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's father was Louis II de Sayn-Wittgenstein[10]. John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's mother was Elisabeth Juliana of Solms-Braunfels[11].

Who was John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein married to?

John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein's spouses include Anne Augusta of Waldeck-Wildungen[12].

What did John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein do for work?

John VIII of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], and military personnel[6].

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  1. [20] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Retrieved . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Retrieved . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Retrieved . emp-web-84.zetcom.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Johann, Johan
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