Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg

Prussian field marshal (1759-1830)
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Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg

Summary

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Potsdam[2]. He was born on September 26, 1759[3]. He died in Oleśnica Mała[4]. He died on October 4, 1830[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was born in Potsdam[2].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg passed away in Oleśnica Mała[4].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was born on September 26, 1759[3].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg died on October 4, 1830[5].
  • A child of Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was Ludwig Graf Yorck von Wartenburg[8].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[9].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg worked as a military officer[6].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg received the Pour le Mérite[10].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg received the Order of the Black Eagle[11].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[12].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[13].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg received the Order of St. George, 2nd class[14].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg received the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[15].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg is recorded as male[16].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg's noble title is recorded as count[18].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[19].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg[20].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[21].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg's archives at is recorded as Secret State Archives Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation[22].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[23].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was part of the conflict Battle of Szczekociny[24].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was part of the conflict War of the Fourth Coalition[25].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was part of the conflict Battle of Lützen[26].
  • Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was part of the conflict Battle of Bautzen[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg's place of birth was Potsdam[2]. He was born on September 26, 1759[3].

Career and Affiliations

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[10], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Black Eagle[11], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1701[33]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[12], an order[34], in Russian Empire[35], founded in 1725[36]; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[13], a grade of an order[37], in Prussia[38]; Order of St. George, 2nd class[14], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; and Grand Cross of the Iron Cross[15], a grade of an order[41], in Kingdom of Prussia[42], founded in 1813[43].

Personal Life

A child of Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was Ludwig Graf Yorck von Wartenburg[8].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg died on October 4, 1830[5]. He passed away in Oleśnica Mała[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg include Yorckstraße[44], a street[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1862[47] and Yorckscher Marsch[48], a musical work/composition[49].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Yorckstraße[44], a street[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1862[47] and Yorckscher Marsch[48], a musical work/composition[49].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg born?

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg was born in Potsdam[2].

Where did Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg die?

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg passed away in Oleśnica Mała[4].

What did Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg do for work?

Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[10], Order of the Black Eagle[11], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[12], and Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[13].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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