Karl Wilhelm von Willisen

Prussian general (1790-1879)
Person human Q65970
Karl Wilhelm von Willisen
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Karl Wilhelm von Willisen

Summary

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Staßfurt[2]. He was born on April 30, 1790[3]. He passed away in Dessau[4]. He died on February 25, 1879[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], writer[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Staßfurt[2], Karl Wilhelm von Willisen…
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen died in Dessau[4].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen was born on April 30, 1790[3].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen died on February 25, 1879[5].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen was married to Emilie von Willisen[10].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • German was Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's native language[12].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's professions included military officer[6].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's professions included writer[7].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen worked as a soldier[8].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's field of work was literature[13].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's field of work was military service[14].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen received the Order of Saint Anna[17].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[18].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen received the Iron Cross 1st Class[20].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[21].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen was a member of Academy of Science for Public Utility[22].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen is recorded as male[23].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's noble title is recorded as baron[25].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's Commons category is recorded as Karl Wilhelm von Willisen[26].
  • Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen was born in Staßfurt[2]. He was born on April 30, 1790[3]. German was his native language[12].

Education

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], writer[7], and soldier[8]. Fields of work include literature[13], a type of arts[28] and military service[14], an activity[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16], a grade of an order[30], in Prussia[31]; Order of Saint Anna[17], an order[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1735[34]; Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[18], a grade of an order[35], in Prussia[36]; Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19], a grade of an order[37], in Prussia[38]; Iron Cross 1st Class[20], a grade of an order[39]; and Iron Cross 2nd Class[21], a grade of an order[40].

Personal Life

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen was married to Emilie von Willisen[10].

Death and Burial

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen died on February 25, 1879[5]. He passed away in Dessau[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Karl Wilhelm von Willisen born?

Born in Staßfurt[2], Karl Wilhelm von Willisen…

Where did Karl Wilhelm von Willisen die?

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen passed away in Dessau[4].

Who was Karl Wilhelm von Willisen married to?

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen's spouses include Emilie von Willisen[10].

What did Karl Wilhelm von Willisen do for work?

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen worked as military officer[6], writer[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Karl Wilhelm von Willisen go to school?

Karl Wilhelm von Willisen was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].

What awards did Karl Wilhelm von Willisen receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16], Order of Saint Anna[17], Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[18], and Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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
  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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