Maximilian von Laffert

German general (1855–1917)
Person human Q105126
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Maximilian von Laffert

Summary

Maximilian von Laffert is a human[1]. He was born in Lindau[2]. He was born on May 10, 1855[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on July 20, 1917[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Maximilian von Laffert's place of birth was Lindau[2].
  • Maximilian von Laffert passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Maximilian von Laffert was born on May 10, 1855[3].
  • Maximilian von Laffert died on July 20, 1917[5].
  • Burial took place at Nordfriedhof[8].
  • Maximilian von Laffert held citizenship in German Reich[9].
  • Maximilian von Laffert held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[10].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's professions included military officer[6].
  • Maximilian von Laffert was educated at Prussian Military Academy[11].
  • Maximilian von Laffert received the Pour le Mérite[12].
  • Maximilian von Laffert received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[13].
  • Maximilian von Laffert received the Albert Order[14].
  • Maximilian von Laffert received the Friedrich Order[15].
  • Maximilian von Laffert is recorded as male[16].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's family is recorded as Laffert[18].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[19].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's Commons category is recorded as Maximilian von Laffert[20].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Cavalry[21].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Maximilian von Laffert was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's family name is recorded as Q138753017[24].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's given name is recorded as Maximilian[25].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Maximilian von Laffert's sibling is recorded as Karl von Laffert-Woldeck[27].

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Origins and Family

Maximilian von Laffert's place of birth was Lindau[2]. He was born on May 10, 1855[3].

Education

Maximilian von Laffert's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Maximilian von Laffert's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[12], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[13], a grade of an order[31], in Prussia[32]; Albert Order[14], an order[33], in Kingdom of Saxony[34], founded in 1850[35]; and Friedrich Order[15], an order[36], in Kingdom of Württemberg[37], founded in 1830[38].

Death and Burial

Maximilian von Laffert died on July 20, 1917[5]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He is buried at Nordfriedhof[8].

Why It Matters

Maximilian von Laffert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Maximilian von Laffert born?

Maximilian von Laffert's place of birth was Lindau[2].

Where did Maximilian von Laffert die?

Maximilian von Laffert died in Frankfurt[4].

What did Maximilian von Laffert do for work?

Maximilian von Laffert worked as military officer[6].

Where did Maximilian von Laffert go to school?

Maximilian von Laffert was educated at Prussian Military Academy[11].

What awards did Maximilian von Laffert receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[12], Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[13], Albert Order[14], and Friedrich Order[15].

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  1. [28] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 139731210, 22396
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  2. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → General of the Cavalry, general
    Occupation → military officer
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch → Imperial German Army
    Country of citizenship → German Reich, Kingdom of Saxony
    Place of birth → Lindau
    Place of burial → Nordfriedhof
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