Levin August von Bennigsen

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Levin August von Bennigsen
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Levin August von Bennigsen

Summary

Levin August von Bennigsen is a human[1]. He was born in Brunswick[2]. He was born on February 10, 1745[3]. He died in Banteln[4]. He died on December 3, 1826[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and statesperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (427 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Levin August von Bennigsen's place of birth was Brunswick[2].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen died in Banteln[4].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen was born on February 10, 1745[3].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen died on December 3, 1826[5].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen's father was Levin Friedrich von Bennigsen, Herr auf Banteln und Hachenhausen[9].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen's mother was Henriette von Rauchhaupt[10].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen was married to Friederike Amalie Louise von Steinberg[11].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen was married to Marie von Bennigsen[12].
  • A child of Levin August von Bennigsen was Sophie von Bennigsen[13].
  • A child of Levin August von Bennigsen was Adam Bennigsen[14].
  • A child of Levin August von Bennigsen was Alexander Levin von Bennigsen[15].
  • A child of Levin August von Bennigsen was Alexandrine Bertha von Bennigsen[16].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen held citizenship in Duchy of Brunswick[17].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen worked as a military officer[6].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen's professions included statesperson[7].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen received the Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[19].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen received the Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[23].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen is recorded as male[24].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen's family is recorded as Bennigsen[26].
  • Levin August von Bennigsen's noble title is recorded as count[27].

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Origins and Family

Levin August von Bennigsen was born in Brunswick[2]. He was born on February 10, 1745[3]. His father was Levin Friedrich von Bennigsen, Herr auf Banteln und Hachenhausen[9]. His mother was Henriette von Rauchhaupt[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and statesperson[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[19], a grade of an order[30], in Habsburg monarchy[31]; Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[23], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Friederike Amalie Louise von Steinberg[11], 1750–1773[40] and Marie von Bennigsen[12], 1775–1858[41]. Children include Sophie von Bennigsen[13], 1769–1850[42]; Adam Bennigsen[14], a military officer[43], 1776–1816[44], of Russian Empire[45], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[46]; Alexander Levin von Bennigsen[15], a politician[47], 1809–1893[48]; and Alexandrine Bertha von Bennigsen[16], 1783–1868[49].

Death and Burial

Levin August von Bennigsen died on December 3, 1826[5]. He died in Banteln[4].

Why It Matters

Levin August von Bennigsen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (427 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Levin August von Bennigsen born?

Levin August von Bennigsen was born in Brunswick[2].

Where did Levin August von Bennigsen die?

Levin August von Bennigsen died in Banteln[4].

Who were Levin August von Bennigsen's parents?

Levin August von Bennigsen's father was Levin Friedrich von Bennigsen, Herr auf Banteln und Hachenhausen[9]. Levin August von Bennigsen's mother was Henriette von Rauchhaupt[10].

Who was Levin August von Bennigsen married to?

Levin August von Bennigsen's spouses include Friederike Amalie Louise von Steinberg[11] and Marie von Bennigsen[12].

What did Levin August von Bennigsen do for work?

Levin August von Bennigsen worked as military officer[6] and statesperson[7].

What awards did Levin August von Bennigsen receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[19], Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[20], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [39] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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