Maximilian, Count of Merveldt

Austrian diplomat and general (1764-1815)
Person human Q676783
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Maximilian, Count of Merveldt

Summary

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt is a human[1]. Born in Münster[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1764[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 5, 1815[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and military officer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's place of birth was Münster[2].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt died in London[4].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt was born on June 29, 1764[3].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt died on July 5, 1815[5].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's father was Clemens August von Merveldt[10].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's mother was Antonia Sophie von Wolff gen. Metternich zur Gracht[11].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt was married to Theresia of Dietrichstein[12].
  • A child of Maximilian, Count of Merveldt was Rudolf Graf von Merveldt[13].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt worked as a military officer[7].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt held the position of ambassador of the Austrian Empire to Great Britain[14].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt received the Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[15].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt is recorded as male[17].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's military branch is recorded as cavalry[19].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's Commons category is recorded as Maxmilian von Merveldt[20].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Cavalry[21].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Cavalry[22].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt was part of the conflict Austro-Turkish War of 1788–1791[23].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt was part of the conflict French Revolutionary Wars[24].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[25].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's given name is recorded as Maximilian[26].
  • Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's allegiance is recorded as Habsburg monarchy[27].

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Origins and Family

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's place of birth was Münster[2]. He was born on June 29, 1764[3]. His father was Clemens August von Merveldt[10]. His mother was Antonia Sophie von Wolff gen. Metternich zur Gracht[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and military officer[7]. Maximilian, Count of Merveldt held the position of ambassador of the Austrian Empire to Great Britain[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[15], a grade of an order[28] and Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16], a grade of an order[29], in Russian Empire[30].

Personal Life

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt was married to Theresia of Dietrichstein[12]. A child of him was Rudolf Graf von Merveldt[13].

Death and Burial

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt died on July 5, 1815[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Maximilian, Count of Merveldt born?

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's place of birth was Münster[2].

Where did Maximilian, Count of Merveldt die?

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt died in London[4].

Who were Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's parents?

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's father was Clemens August von Merveldt[10]. Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's mother was Antonia Sophie von Wolff gen. Metternich zur Gracht[11].

Who was Maximilian, Count of Merveldt married to?

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt's spouses include Theresia of Dietrichstein[12].

What did Maximilian, Count of Merveldt do for work?

Maximilian, Count of Merveldt worked as diplomat[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Maximilian, Count of Merveldt receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[15] and Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Merveldt, Maximilian Graf (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . idnes.cz. Retrieved . idnes.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Merveldt, Maximilian Graf (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Merveldt, Maximilian Graf (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Merveldt, Maximilian Graf (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Merveldt, Maximilian Graf (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Merveldt, Maximilian Graf (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation diplomat, military officer
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    Occupation diplomat, military officer
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    Place of death London
    Position held ambassador of the Austrian Empire to Great Britain
    Military branch cavalry
    Allegiance Habsburg monarchy
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