Ludwig von Benedek

Austrian marshall (1804-1881)
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Ludwig von Benedek

Summary

Ludwig von Benedek is a human[1]. Born in Sopron[2], he… he was born on July 14, 1804[3]. He passed away in Graz[4]. He died on April 27, 1881[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], politician[7], and military officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig von Benedek's place of birth was Sopron[2].
  • Ludwig von Benedek died in Graz[4].
  • Ludwig von Benedek was born on July 14, 1804[3].
  • Ludwig von Benedek was born on June 14, 1804[10].
  • Ludwig von Benedek died on April 27, 1881[5].
  • Ludwig von Benedek died on January 1, 1881[11].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof St. Leonhard[12].
  • Ludwig von Benedek held citizenship in Austrian Empire[13].
  • Ludwig von Benedek worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Ludwig von Benedek worked as a politician[7].
  • Ludwig von Benedek's professions included military officer[8].
  • Ludwig von Benedek held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[14].
  • Ludwig von Benedek's education included a stint at Theresian Military Academy[15].
  • Ludwig von Benedek received the Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[16].
  • Ludwig von Benedek received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[17].
  • Ludwig von Benedek received the honorary citizen of Vienna[18].
  • Ludwig von Benedek received the Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[19].
  • Ludwig von Benedek received the Military Order of Maria Theresa[20].
  • Ludwig von Benedek is recorded as male[21].
  • Ludwig von Benedek's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ludwig von Benedek's military branch is recorded as Austro-Hungarian Army[23].
  • Ludwig von Benedek's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig von Benedek[24].
  • Ludwig von Benedek's military, police or special rank is recorded as Feldzeugmeister[25].
  • Ludwig von Benedek's military, police or special rank is recorded as generalmajor[26].
  • Ludwig von Benedek was part of the conflict First Italian War of Independence[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sopron[2], Ludwig von Benedek… Recorded date of birth include July 14, 1804[3] and June 14, 1804[10].

Education

Ludwig von Benedek's education included a stint at Theresian Military Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], politician[7], and military officer[8]. Ludwig von Benedek held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[16], a grade of an order[28], in Habsburg monarchy[29]; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[17], a grade of an order[30]; honorary citizen of Vienna[18], an award[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1839[33]; Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[19], a grade of an order[34]; and Military Order of Maria Theresa[20], an order[35], in Habsburg monarchy[36], founded in 1757[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 27, 1881[5] and January 1, 1881[11]. Ludwig von Benedek died in Graz[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof St. Leonhard[12].

Why It Matters

Ludwig von Benedek ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (212 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig von Benedek born?

Ludwig von Benedek was born in Sopron[2].

Where did Ludwig von Benedek die?

Ludwig von Benedek passed away in Graz[4].

What did Ludwig von Benedek do for work?

Ludwig von Benedek worked as military personnel[6], politician[7], and military officer[8].

Where did Ludwig von Benedek go to school?

Ludwig von Benedek was educated at Theresian Military Academy[15].

What awards did Ludwig von Benedek receive?

Honors received include Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[16], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[17], honorary citizen of Vienna[18], and Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[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. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Austrian Parliament personal database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Austrian Parliament personal database. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Benedek, Ludwig von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Benedek, Ludwig von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . Benedek, Ludwig von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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