Karl Joseph von Firmian

Austrian noble (1716-1782)
Person human Q1731843
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Karl Joseph von Firmian

Summary

Karl Joseph von Firmian is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mezzocorona[2]. He was born on August 15, 1716[3]. He passed away in Milan[4]. He died on June 20, 1782[5]. He worked as a politician[6], art collector[7], and bibliophile[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Joseph von Firmian was born in Mezzocorona[2].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian passed away in Milan[4].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian was born on August 15, 1716[3].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian was born on August 6, 1716[10].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian died on June 20, 1782[5].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian died on July 20, 1782[11].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian is buried at Carlo di Firmian's grave[12].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's father was Franz Alfons Georg von Firmian[13].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's mother was Q104417772[14].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian held citizenship in Habsburg monarchy[15].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian worked as a politician[6].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian worked as an art collector[7].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian worked as a bibliophile[8].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's field of work was politics[16].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's field of work was collecting[17].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's field of work was bibliophilia[18].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian held the position of Governor of Milan[19].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian was educated at Leiden University[20].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian is recorded as male[23].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's family is recorded as Firmian[25].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's Commons category is recorded as Carlo di Firmian[26].
  • Karl Joseph von Firmian's family name is recorded as Firmian[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Joseph von Firmian's place of birth was Mezzocorona[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 15, 1716[3] and August 6, 1716[10]. His father was Franz Alfons Georg von Firmian[13]. His mother was Q104417772[14].

Education

Karl Joseph von Firmian's education included a stint at Leiden University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], art collector[7], and bibliophile[8]. Fields of work include politics[16], an academic discipline[28]; collecting[17]; and bibliophilia[18], a philia[29]. Karl Joseph von Firmian held the position of Governor of Milan[19].

Recognition

Karl Joseph von Firmian received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].

Personal Life

Karl Joseph von Firmian's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 20, 1782[5] and July 20, 1782[11]. Karl Joseph von Firmian passed away in Milan[4]. Burial took place at Carlo di Firmian's grave[12].

Why It Matters

Karl Joseph von Firmian has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Karl Joseph von Firmian born?

Karl Joseph von Firmian's place of birth was Mezzocorona[2].

Where did Karl Joseph von Firmian die?

Karl Joseph von Firmian died in Milan[4].

Who were Karl Joseph von Firmian's parents?

Karl Joseph von Firmian's father was Franz Alfons Georg von Firmian[13]. Karl Joseph von Firmian's mother was Q104417772[14].

What did Karl Joseph von Firmian do for work?

Karl Joseph von Firmian worked as politician[6], art collector[7], and bibliophile[8].

Where did Karl Joseph von Firmian go to school?

Karl Joseph von Firmian was educated at Leiden University[20].

What awards did Karl Joseph von Firmian receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Firmian, Karl Joseph Graf von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Firmian, Karl Joseph Graf von (BLKÖ). Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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