Josef von Xylander

German historian and writer (1794-1854)
Person human Q106872
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Josef von Xylander

Summary

Josef von Xylander is a human[1]. His place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on February 4, 1794[3]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He died on November 2, 1854[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Josef von Xylander was born in Munich[2].
  • Josef von Xylander passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Josef von Xylander was born on February 4, 1794[3].
  • Josef von Xylander died on November 2, 1854[5].
  • A child of Josef von Xylander was Georg Robert von Xylander[10].
  • A child of Josef von Xylander was Emil von Xylander[11].
  • A child of Josef von Xylander was Heinrich von Xylander[12].
  • Josef von Xylander held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Josef von Xylander's professions included historian[6].
  • Josef von Xylander's professions included writer[7].
  • Josef von Xylander worked as a politician[8].
  • Josef von Xylander held the position of Bavarian military plenipotentiary[14].
  • Josef von Xylander held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[15].
  • Josef von Xylander received the Order of Saint Michael[16].
  • Josef von Xylander was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Josef von Xylander is recorded as male[18].
  • Josef von Xylander's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Josef von Xylander's family is recorded as Q1296580[20].
  • Josef von Xylander's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Josef von Xylander's family name is recorded as von Xylander[22].
  • Josef von Xylander's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Josef von Xylander's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Josef von Xylander's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[25].
  • Josef von Xylander's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[26].
  • Josef von Xylander's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Josef von Xylander… he was born on February 4, 1794[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include Bavarian military plenipotentiary[14], a position[28] and Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[15], a position[29], in German Empire of 1848/1849[30].

Recognition

Josef von Xylander received the Order of Saint Michael[16].

Personal Life

Children include Georg Robert von Xylander[10], 1830–1905[31]; Emil von Xylander[11], a military officer[32], 1835–1911[33], of Germany[34]; and Heinrich von Xylander[12], a military officer[35], 1840–1905[36].

Death and Burial

Josef von Xylander died on November 2, 1854[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4].

Why It Matters

Josef von Xylander is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Josef von Xylander born?

Born in Munich[2], Josef von Xylander…

Where did Josef von Xylander die?

Josef von Xylander passed away in Frankfurt[4].

What did Josef von Xylander do for work?

Josef von Xylander worked as historian[6], writer[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Josef von Xylander receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Georg Robert von Xylander, Emil von Xylander, Heinrich von Xylander
    Occupation historian, writer, politician
    Given name Joseph
    Citizenship
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