Karl Spruner von Mertz

German general and cartographer
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Karl Spruner von Mertz

Summary

Karl Spruner von Mertz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zwiefalten[2]. He was born on January 1, 1803[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on January 1, 1892[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], historian[7], and map maker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zwiefalten[2], Karl Spruner von Mertz…
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz passed away in Munich[4].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz was born on January 1, 1803[3].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz was born on November 15, 1803[10].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz died on January 1, 1892[5].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz died on August 24, 1892[11].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's father was Christoph Spruner von Mertz[12].
  • Among Karl Spruner von Mertz's spouses was Anne Spruner von Mertz[13].
  • A child of Karl Spruner von Mertz was Josephine zu Leiningen-Westerburg[14].
  • A child of Karl Spruner von Mertz was Maximilian Spruner von Mertz[15].
  • A child of Karl Spruner von Mertz was Franz Spruner von Mertz[16].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's professions included historian[7].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's professions included map maker[8].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz is recorded as male[18].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's Commons category is recorded as Karl Spruner von Merz[20].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's family name is recorded as Spruner von Mertz[22].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's given name is recorded as Karl[23].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's described by source is recorded as Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Karl Spruner von Mertz's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zwiefalten[2], Karl Spruner von Mertz… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1803[3] and November 15, 1803[10]. His father was Christoph Spruner von Mertz[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], historian[7], and map maker[8].

Personal Life

Among Karl Spruner von Mertz's spouses was Anne Spruner von Mertz[13]. Children include Josephine zu Leiningen-Westerburg[14], an author[28], 1835–1917[29], of Germany[30]; Maximilian Spruner von Mertz[15], a military officer[31], 1844–1884[32], of German Reich[33]; and Franz Spruner von Mertz[16], a military officer[34], 1836–1918[35], of German Reich[36].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1892[5] and August 24, 1892[11]. Karl Spruner von Mertz passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Spruner von Mertz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Karl Spruner von Mertz born?

Born in Zwiefalten[2], Karl Spruner von Mertz…

Where did Karl Spruner von Mertz die?

Karl Spruner von Mertz passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Karl Spruner von Mertz's parents?

Karl Spruner von Mertz's father was Christoph Spruner von Mertz[12].

Who was Karl Spruner von Mertz married to?

Karl Spruner von Mertz's spouses include Anne Spruner von Mertz[13].

What did Karl Spruner von Mertz do for work?

Karl Spruner von Mertz worked as cartographer[6], historian[7], and map maker[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Die altbayerische Familie Spruner von Mertz. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: 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] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Josephine zu Leiningen-Westerburg, Maximilian Spruner von Mertz, Franz Spruner von Mertz
    Citizenship
    Occupation cartographer, historian, map maker
    Military, police or special rank general
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