Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff

German non-fiction writer (1765-1829)
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Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff

Summary

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff is a human[1]. He was born in Glossen[2]. He was born on February 16, 1765[3]. He died in Dresden[4]. He died on September 15, 1829[5]. He worked as a non-fiction writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Glossen[2], Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff…
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff died in Dresden[4].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff was born on February 16, 1765[3].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff died on September 15, 1829[5].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[7].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff worked as a non-fiction writer[6].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[8].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's education included a stint at Gymnasium St. Augustin[9].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff was a member of Königlich Sächsischer Altertumsverein[11].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff is recorded as male[12].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's Commons category is recorded as Carl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff[14].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[15].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[16].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's archives at is recorded as Saxony State Archives[17].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff was part of the conflict War of the First Coalition[18].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's given name is recorded as Karl[19].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's given name is recorded as Carl[20].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's described by source is recorded as Sytin Military Encyclopedia[22].
  • Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].

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Origins and Family

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff was born in Glossen[2]. He was born on February 16, 1765[3].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[8], a public university[24], in Germany[25], founded in 1502[26], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[27] and Gymnasium St. Augustin[9], a gymnasium[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1550[30].

Career and Affiliations

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff's professions included non-fiction writer[6].

Recognition

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[10].

Death and Burial

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff died on September 15, 1829[5]. He died in Dresden[4].

FAQs

Where was Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff born?

Born in Glossen[2], Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff…

Where did Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff die?

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff died in Dresden[4].

What did Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff do for work?

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff worked as non-fiction writer[6].

Where did Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff go to school?

Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[8] and Gymnasium St. Augustin[9].

What awards did Karl Friedrich Wilhelm von Gersdorff receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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