Ludwig von Estorff

German general (1859–1943)
Person human Q108390
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Ludwig von Estorff

Summary

Ludwig von Estorff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hanover[2]. He was born on December 24, 1859[3]. He passed away in Uelzen[4]. He died on October 5, 1943[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig von Estorff was born in Hanover[2].
  • Ludwig von Estorff died in Uelzen[4].
  • Ludwig von Estorff was born on December 24, 1859[3].
  • Ludwig von Estorff was born on December 25, 1859[9].
  • Ludwig von Estorff died on October 5, 1943[5].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's father was Eggert Ludwig von Estorff[10].
  • Ludwig von Estorff held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Ludwig von Estorff held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Ludwig von Estorff worked as a military officer[6].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[13].
  • Ludwig von Estorff received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[14].
  • Ludwig von Estorff received the Pour le Mérite[15].
  • Ludwig von Estorff is recorded as male[16].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig von Estorff[18].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[19].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's commander of is recorded as 103rd Infantry Division[20].
  • Ludwig von Estorff was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's family name is recorded as von Estorff[22].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's given name is recorded as Ludwig[23].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's work location is recorded as German South-West Africa[24].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's work location is recorded as German East Africa[25].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Ludwig von Estorff's affiliation is recorded as Imperial Schutztruppe for German South West Africa[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig von Estorff was born in Hanover[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 24, 1859[3] and December 25, 1859[9]. His father was Eggert Ludwig von Estorff[10].

Education

Ludwig von Estorff was educated at Prussian Military Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[14], a grade of an order[28], in Prussia[29] and Pour le Mérite[15], a courage award[30], in Prussia[31], founded in 1740[32].

Death and Burial

Ludwig von Estorff died on October 5, 1943[5]. He passed away in Uelzen[4].

Why It Matters

Ludwig von Estorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig von Estorff born?

Born in Hanover[2], Ludwig von Estorff…

Where did Ludwig von Estorff die?

Ludwig von Estorff passed away in Uelzen[4].

Who were Ludwig von Estorff's parents?

Ludwig von Estorff's father was Eggert Ludwig von Estorff[10].

What did Ludwig von Estorff do for work?

Ludwig von Estorff worked as military officer[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Ludwig von Estorff go to school?

Ludwig von Estorff was educated at Prussian Military Academy[13].

What awards did Ludwig von Estorff receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[14] and Pour le Mérite[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Q55470170. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Die Schutzgebiete des Deutschen Reiches. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Q55470170. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Die Schutzgebiete des Deutschen Reiches. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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