Karl von Plettenberg

German general (1852–1938)
Person human Q96713
Karl von Plettenberg
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Karl von Plettenberg

Summary

Karl von Plettenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Paderborn[2]. He was born on +1852-12-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bückeburg[4]. He died on +1938-02-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Plettenberg was born in Paderborn[2].
  • Karl von Plettenberg died in Bückeburg[4].
  • Karl von Plettenberg was born on +1852-12-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karl von Plettenberg was born on +1852-10-18T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Karl von Plettenberg died on +1938-02-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's father was Eugen von Plettenberg-Stockum[9].
  • Among Karl von Plettenberg's spouses was Klara von Wedel[10].
  • A child of Karl von Plettenberg was Kurt von Plettenberg[11].
  • A child of Karl von Plettenberg was Luise von Plettenberg[12].
  • Karl von Plettenberg held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's professions included military officer[6].
  • Karl von Plettenberg was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14].
  • Karl von Plettenberg received the Pour le Mérite[15].
  • Karl von Plettenberg received the Order of the Black Eagle[16].
  • Karl von Plettenberg received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17].
  • Karl von Plettenberg received the Knight Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[18].
  • Karl von Plettenberg received the Order of Franz Joseph[19].
  • Karl von Plettenberg received the Albert Order[20].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's image is recorded as Freiherr von Plettenberg.jpg[21].
  • Karl von Plettenberg is recorded as male[22].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's family is recorded as House of Plettenberg[24].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's noble title is recorded as baron[25].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's noble title is recorded as Freiherr[26].
  • Karl von Plettenberg's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 8134290[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl von Plettenberg's place of birth was Paderborn[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1852-12-18T00:00:00Z[3] and +1852-10-18T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was Eugen von Plettenberg-Stockum[9].

Education

Karl von Plettenberg's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Karl von Plettenberg's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[15], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Black Eagle[16], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1701[33]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Knight Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[18]; Order of Franz Joseph[19], an order of chivalry[36], in Austrian Empire[37], founded in 1849[38]; and Albert Order[20], an order[39], in Kingdom of Saxony[40], founded in 1850[41].

Personal Life

Among Karl von Plettenberg's spouses was Klara von Wedel[10]. Children include Kurt von Plettenberg[11], a forester[42], 1891–1945[43], of German Reich[44], awarded the German Cross in Gold[45] and Luise von Plettenberg[12].

Death and Burial

Karl von Plettenberg died on +1938-02-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bückeburg[4].

Why It Matters

Karl von Plettenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Karl von Plettenberg born?

Karl von Plettenberg's place of birth was Paderborn[2].

Where did Karl von Plettenberg die?

Karl von Plettenberg died in Bückeburg[4].

Who were Karl von Plettenberg's parents?

Karl von Plettenberg's father was Eugen von Plettenberg-Stockum[9].

Who was Karl von Plettenberg married to?

Karl von Plettenberg's spouses include Klara von Wedel[10].

What did Karl von Plettenberg do for work?

Karl von Plettenberg worked as military officer[6].

Where did Karl von Plettenberg go to school?

Karl von Plettenberg was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14].

What awards did Karl von Plettenberg receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[15], Order of the Black Eagle[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[17], and Knight Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . 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
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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