Leo von Caprivi

German Chancellor and Prussian General of the Infantry and Prime Minister (1831-1899)
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Leo von Caprivi

Summary

Leo von Caprivi is a human[1]. Born in Q15782821[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1831[3]. He passed away in Skórzyn, Lubusz Voivodeship[4]. He died on February 6, 1899[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Q15782821[2], Leo von Caprivi…
  • Leo von Caprivi passed away in Skórzyn, Lubusz Voivodeship[4].
  • Leo von Caprivi was born on February 24, 1831[3].
  • Leo von Caprivi died on February 6, 1899[5].
  • Leo von Caprivi's father was Leopold von Caprivi[9].
  • Leo von Caprivi held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Leo von Caprivi held citizenship in German Empire[11].
  • German was Leo von Caprivi's native language[12].
  • Leo von Caprivi's professions included politician[6].
  • Leo von Caprivi worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Leo von Caprivi's field of work was politics[13].
  • Leo von Caprivi held the position of Minister President of Prussia[14].
  • Leo von Caprivi held the position of Imperial chancellor[15].
  • Leo von Caprivi held the position of company commander[16].
  • Leo von Caprivi held the position of division manager[17].
  • Leo von Caprivi held the position of Member of State Council[18].
  • Leo von Caprivi held the position of German Foreign Minister[19].
  • Among Leo von Caprivi's employers was Prussian Ministry of War[20].
  • Leo von Caprivi's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[21].
  • Leo von Caprivi's education included a stint at Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[22].
  • Leo von Caprivi received the Pour le Mérite[23].
  • Leo von Caprivi received the Order of the Black Eagle[24].
  • Leo von Caprivi received the Order of St. Andrew[25].
  • Leo von Caprivi received the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[26].
  • Leo von Caprivi received the honorary citizen of Gdańsk[27].

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Origins and Family

Leo von Caprivi's place of birth was Q15782821[2]. He was born on February 24, 1831[3]. His father was Leopold von Caprivi[9]. German was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Prussian Military Academy[21], a military academy[28], in Kingdom of Prussia[29], founded in 1810[30] and Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[22], a school[31], in Germany[32], headquartered in Q107369188[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Leo von Caprivi's field of work was politics[13]. Among his employers was Prussian Ministry of War[20]. Positions held include Minister President of Prussia[14], a historical position[34], in Prussia[35], founded in 1848[36]; Imperial chancellor[15], a historical position[37], in German Reich[38], founded in 1871[39]; company commander[16], a military position[40]; division manager[17], a position[41]; Member of State Council[18], a position[42]; and German Foreign Minister[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[23], a courage award[43], in Prussia[44], founded in 1740[45]; Order of the Black Eagle[24], an order[46], in Kingdom of Prussia[47], founded in 1701[48]; Order of St. Andrew[25], an order[49], in Russian Empire[50], founded in 1698[51]; Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[26], a dynastic order of knighthood[52], in Italy[53], founded in 1518[54]; honorary citizen of Gdańsk[27], an award[55], in Poland[56]; and Iron Cross 2nd Class[57], a grade of an order[58].

Personal Life

Leo von Caprivi's religion is recorded as Protestantism[59].

Death and Burial

Leo von Caprivi died on February 6, 1899[5]. He passed away in Skórzyn, Lubusz Voivodeship[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[60].

Why It Matters

Leo von Caprivi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Leo von Caprivi born?

Leo von Caprivi's place of birth was Q15782821[2].

Where did Leo von Caprivi die?

Leo von Caprivi died in Skórzyn, Lubusz Voivodeship[4].

Who were Leo von Caprivi's parents?

Leo von Caprivi's father was Leopold von Caprivi[9].

What did Leo von Caprivi do for work?

Leo von Caprivi worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Leo von Caprivi go to school?

Leo von Caprivi was educated at Prussian Military Academy[21] and Friedrichswerder Gymnasium[22].

What awards did Leo von Caprivi receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[23], Order of the Black Eagle[24], Order of St. Andrew[25], and Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[26].

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Caprivi de Caprara de Montecuculi, Leo von. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [19] . Q343144. wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Caprivi de Caprara de Montecuculi, Leo von. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [59] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Caprivi de Caprara de Montecuculi, Leo von. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [57] . Caprivi de Caprara de Montecuculi, Leo von. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [60] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  30. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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