Karl Opperman

German-born engineer, surveyor and army officer (1766-1831)
Person human Q1959452
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Karl Opperman

Summary

Karl Opperman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Darmstadt[2]. He was born on November 23, 1766[3]. He died in Vyborg[4]. He died on July 2, 1831[5]. He worked as a military engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Karl Opperman's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].
  • Karl Opperman died in Vyborg[4].
  • Karl Opperman was born on November 23, 1766[3].
  • Karl Opperman died on July 2, 1831[5].
  • Karl Opperman is buried at Vyborgskoe Catholic cemetery[8].
  • Karl Opperman was married to Karoline Oppermann[9].
  • A child of Karl Opperman was Q4335445[10].
  • A child of Karl Opperman was Q779639[11].
  • Karl Opperman held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Karl Opperman worked as a military engineer[6].
  • Karl Opperman held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Opperman is Babruysk Fortress[14].
  • Karl Opperman received the Order of St. Andrew[15].
  • Karl Opperman received the Order of St. George, 3rd class[16].
  • Karl Opperman received the Order of St. George, 4th class[17].
  • Karl Opperman received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[18].
  • Karl Opperman received the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem[19].
  • Karl Opperman received the Medal "For the Capture of Paris"[20].
  • Karl Opperman was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Karl Opperman is recorded as male[22].
  • Karl Opperman's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Karl Opperman's military branch is recorded as military engineering[24].
  • Karl Opperman's Commons category is recorded as Karl Ludwig Wilhelm Oppermann[25].
  • Karl Opperman's military, police or special rank is recorded as Engineer-General[26].
  • The cause of death was cholera[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Opperman's place of birth was Darmstadt[2]. He was born on November 23, 1766[3].

Career and Affiliations

Karl Opperman's professions included military engineer[6]. He held the position of member of the State Council of the Russian Empire[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Karl Opperman is Babruysk Fortress[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Andrew[15], an order[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1698[30]; Order of St. George, 3rd class[16], a grade of an order[31], in Russian Empire[32]; Order of St. George, 4th class[17], a grade of an order[33], in Russian Empire[34]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[18], an order[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1725[37]; Order of Saint John of Jerusalem[19], an award[38], in Russian Empire[39], founded in 1798[40]; and Medal "For the Capture of Paris"[20], a campaign medal[41], in Russian Empire[42], founded in 1814[43].

Personal Life

Karl Opperman was married to Karoline Oppermann[9]. Children include Q4335445[10], 1803–1847[44], of Russian Empire[45], awarded the Gold Sword for Bravery[46] and Q779639[11], a military personnel[47], 1810–1870[48], of Russian Empire[49], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[50].

Death and Burial

Karl Opperman died on July 2, 1831[5]. He passed away in Vyborg[4]. The cause of death was cholera[27]. Burial took place at Vyborgskoe Catholic cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Karl Opperman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Karl Opperman born?

Karl Opperman's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].

Where did Karl Opperman die?

Karl Opperman died in Vyborg[4].

Who was Karl Opperman married to?

Karl Opperman's spouses include Karoline Oppermann[9].

What did Karl Opperman do for work?

Karl Opperman worked as military engineer[6].

What awards did Karl Opperman receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Andrew[15], Order of St. George, 3rd class[16], Order of St. George, 4th class[17], and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[18].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Order of St. Andrew, Order of St. George, 3rd class, Order of St. George, 4th class +16
    Military branch military engineering
    Participated in conflict Battle of Borodino, Napoleonic Wars, Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790 +12
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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