Kurt von Morgen

German military officer (1858-1928)
Person human Q73407
Kurt von Morgen
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Kurt von Morgen

Summary

Kurt von Morgen is a human[1]. Born in Nysa[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1858[3]. He passed away in Lübeck[4]. He died on February 15, 1928[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], military officer[9], and zoological collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nysa[2], Kurt von Morgen…
  • Kurt von Morgen died in Lübeck[4].
  • Kurt von Morgen was born on November 1, 1858[3].
  • Kurt von Morgen died on February 15, 1928[5].
  • Kurt von Morgen is buried at Lübeck[12].
  • Kurt von Morgen is buried at Ehrenfriedhof Lübeck[13].
  • Kurt von Morgen was married to Maria Else Guthmann[14].
  • A child of Kurt von Morgen was Heinrich-Joachim von Morgen[15].
  • A child of Kurt von Morgen was Ernst Robert Hermann von Morgen[16].
  • A child of Kurt von Morgen was Sophie Marie Elisabeth von Morgen[17].
  • Kurt von Morgen held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Kurt von Morgen held citizenship in German Empire[19].
  • Kurt von Morgen's professions included explorer[6].
  • Kurt von Morgen worked as a politician[7].
  • Kurt von Morgen's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Kurt von Morgen's professions included military officer[9].
  • Kurt von Morgen worked as a zoological collector[10].
  • Kurt von Morgen received the Pour le Mérite[20].
  • Kurt von Morgen received the Knight Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[21].
  • Kurt von Morgen received the Order of Saint Michael[22].
  • Kurt von Morgen received the Friedrich Order[23].
  • Kurt von Morgen received the Order of the Red Eagle[24].
  • Kurt von Morgen received the Order of the Crown[25].
  • Kurt von Morgen was a member of Schutztruppe of Cameroon[26].
  • Kurt von Morgen is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Kurt von Morgen's place of birth was Nysa[2]. He was born on November 1, 1858[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], military officer[9], and zoological collector[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[20], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Knight Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[21]; Order of Saint Michael[22], an order[31], in Electorate of Bavaria[32], founded in 1693[33]; Friedrich Order[23], an order[34], in Kingdom of Württemberg[35], founded in 1830[36]; Order of the Red Eagle[24], an order[37], in Kingdom of Prussia[38], founded in 1792[39]; and Order of the Crown[25], an order[40], in Kingdom of Prussia[41], founded in 1861[42].

Personal Life

Kurt von Morgen was married to Maria Else Guthmann[14]. Children include Heinrich-Joachim von Morgen[15], a racing automobile driver[43], 1902–1932[44], of Germany[45]; Ernst Robert Hermann von Morgen[16], 1893–1963[46]; and Sophie Marie Elisabeth von Morgen[17], b. 1895[47].

Death and Burial

Kurt von Morgen died on February 15, 1928[5]. He passed away in Lübeck[4]. Recorded place of burial include Lübeck[12] and Ehrenfriedhof Lübeck[13].

Why It Matters

Kurt von Morgen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Kurt von Morgen born?

Kurt von Morgen was born in Nysa[2].

Where did Kurt von Morgen die?

Kurt von Morgen passed away in Lübeck[4].

Who was Kurt von Morgen married to?

Kurt von Morgen's spouses include Maria Else Guthmann[14].

What did Kurt von Morgen do for work?

Kurt von Morgen worked as explorer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], military officer[9], and zoological collector[10].

What awards did Kurt von Morgen receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[20], Knight Officer of the Order of the White Eagle[21], Order of Saint Michael[22], and Friedrich Order[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Deutsche Männer in Afrika: Lexicon der hervorragendsten deutschen Afrika-Forscher, Missionare etc.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . 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. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Lübeck
    Award received
    Child Heinrich-Joachim von Morgen, Ernst Robert Hermann von Morgen, Sophie Marie Elisabeth von Morgen
    Instance of human
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