Karl von Urban

Austrian field marshal (1802–1877)
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Karl von Urban

Summary

Karl von Urban is a human[1]. Born in Kraków[2], he… he was born on August 31, 1802[3]. He passed away in Brno[4]. He died on January 1, 1877[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Urban's place of birth was Kraków[2].
  • Karl von Urban passed away in Brno[4].
  • Karl von Urban was born on August 31, 1802[3].
  • Karl von Urban died on January 1, 1877[5].
  • Karl von Urban held citizenship in Austrian Empire[8].
  • Karl von Urban held citizenship in Habsburg monarchy[9].
  • Karl von Urban held citizenship in Cisleithania[10].
  • Karl von Urban's professions included military officer[6].
  • Karl von Urban received the Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[11].
  • Karl von Urban is recorded as male[12].
  • Karl von Urban's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Karl von Urban's noble title is recorded as baron[14].
  • Karl von Urban's military branch is recorded as Austro-Hungarian Army[15].
  • Karl von Urban's Commons category is recorded as Karl von Urban[16].
  • Karl von Urban's military, police or special rank is recorded as field marshal-lieutenant[17].
  • Karl von Urban's family name is recorded as von Urban[18].
  • Karl von Urban's given name is recorded as Karl[19].
  • Karl von Urban's manner of death is recorded as suicide[20].
  • Karl von Urban's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Karl von Urban's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Karl von Urban's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[23].
  • Karl von Urban's described by source is recorded as Der Militär-Maria Theresien-Orden und seine Mitglieder[24].

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Origins and Family

Karl von Urban's place of birth was Kraków[2]. He was born on August 31, 1802[3].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Karl von Urban received the Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[11].

Death and Burial

Karl von Urban died on January 1, 1877[5]. He died in Brno[4].

Why It Matters

Karl von Urban ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Karl von Urban born?

Karl von Urban was born in Kraków[2].

Where did Karl von Urban die?

Karl von Urban died in Brno[4].

What did Karl von Urban do for work?

Karl von Urban worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Karl von Urban receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Urban, Karl Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Urban, Karl Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Urban, Karl Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Urban, Karl Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Urban, Karl Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Urban, Karl Freiherr (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Kraków
    Country of citizenship Austrian Empire, Habsburg monarchy, Cisleithania
    Military branch Austro-Hungarian Army
    Given name Karl
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