Ludwig von Westphalen

Prussian aristocrat (1770–1842)
Person human Q896639
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Ludwig von Westphalen

Summary

Ludwig von Westphalen is a human[1]. Born in Bornum am Elm[2], he… he was born on July 11, 1770[3]. He died in Trier[4]. He died on March 3, 1842[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig von Westphalen's place of birth was Bornum am Elm[2].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen passed away in Trier[4].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen was born on July 11, 1770[3].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen died on March 3, 1842[5].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's father was Christian Heinrich Philipp Westphalen[8].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's mother was Jeanie Wishart[9].
  • Among Ludwig von Westphalen's spouses was Elisabeth von Veltheim[10].
  • Among Ludwig von Westphalen's spouses was Caroline Heubel[11].
  • A child of Ludwig von Westphalen was Ferdinand von Westphalen[12].
  • A child of Ludwig von Westphalen was Lisette von Krosigk[13].
  • A child of Ludwig von Westphalen was Carl Hans Werner von Westphalen[14].
  • A child of Ludwig von Westphalen was Anna Elisabeth Franziska von Westphalen[15].
  • A child of Ludwig von Westphalen was Jenny von Westphalen[16].
  • A child of Ludwig von Westphalen was Helena Laura Cecilia Charlotte Friederike von Westphalen[17].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's professions included civil servant[6].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[18].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen was influenced by Homer[19].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen was influenced by William Shakespeare[20].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen is recorded as male[21].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's noble title is recorded as baron[23].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Ludwig von Westphalen's interested in is recorded as German Romanticism[26].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig von Westphalen's place of birth was Bornum am Elm[2]. He was born on July 11, 1770[3]. His father was Christian Heinrich Philipp Westphalen[8]. His mother was Jeanie Wishart[9].

Career and Affiliations

Ludwig von Westphalen worked as a civil servant[6].

Recognition

Ludwig von Westphalen received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elisabeth von Veltheim[10], 1778–1807[27] and Caroline Heubel[11], 1779–1856[28]. Children include Ferdinand von Westphalen[12], a politician[29], 1799–1876[30], of German Empire[31]; Lisette von Krosigk[13], 1800–1863[32]; Carl Hans Werner von Westphalen[14]; Anna Elisabeth Franziska von Westphalen[15]; Jenny von Westphalen[16], a sociologist[33], 1814–1881[34], of Kingdom of Prussia[35]; and Helena Laura Cecilia Charlotte Friederike von Westphalen[17], 1817–1821[36].

Death and Burial

Ludwig von Westphalen died on March 3, 1842[5]. He passed away in Trier[4].

Why It Matters

Ludwig von Westphalen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig von Westphalen born?

Born in Bornum am Elm[2], Ludwig von Westphalen…

Where did Ludwig von Westphalen die?

Ludwig von Westphalen passed away in Trier[4].

Who were Ludwig von Westphalen's parents?

Ludwig von Westphalen's father was Christian Heinrich Philipp Westphalen[8]. Ludwig von Westphalen's mother was Jeanie Wishart[9].

Who was Ludwig von Westphalen married to?

Ludwig von Westphalen's spouses include Elisabeth von Veltheim[10] and Caroline Heubel[11].

What did Ludwig von Westphalen do for work?

Ludwig von Westphalen worked as civil servant[6].

What awards did Ludwig von Westphalen receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . Carlos Marx. Biografía completa. wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . Carlos Marx. Biografía completa. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Carlos Marx. Biografía completa. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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