Maximilian von Waldstein

(1598-1655)
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Maximilian von Waldstein

Summary

Maximilian von Waldstein is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1598[2]. He passed away in Prague[3]. He died on February 19, 1655[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], court official[6], and diplomat[7].

Key Facts

  • Maximilian von Waldstein passed away in Prague[3].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein was born on January 1, 1598[2].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein died on February 19, 1655[4].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein's father was Adam von Waldstein[8].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein's mother was Elisabeth, Freiin von Waldstein[9].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein was married to Katharina Harrach[10].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein was married to Freiin Maria Polyxena von Thalenberg[11].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein was married to Maximiliana of Salm-Neuburg[12].
  • A child of Maximilian von Waldstein was Karl Ferdinand of Waldstein[13].
  • A child of Maximilian von Waldstein was Johann Friedrich von Waldstein[14].
  • A child of Maximilian von Waldstein was Ferdinand Ernst of Waldstein[15].
  • A child of Maximilian von Waldstein was Gräfin Marianne Elisabeth von Waldstein[16].
  • A child of Maximilian von Waldstein was Franz August of Waldstein[17].
  • A child of Maximilian von Waldstein was Maximiliana Waldstein[18].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein worked as a military officer[5].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein's professions included court official[6].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein held the position of Geheimrat[19].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein is recorded as male[21].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein's Commons category is recorded as Maximilian von Waldstein (1598-1655)[23].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein was part of the conflict Thirty Years' War[24].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein's given name is recorded as Maxmilián[25].
  • Maximilian von Waldstein's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[26].

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Origins and Family

Maximilian von Waldstein was born on January 1, 1598[2]. His father was Adam von Waldstein[8]. His mother was Elisabeth, Freiin von Waldstein[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[5], court official[6], and diplomat[7]. Maximilian von Waldstein held the position of Geheimrat[19].

Recognition

Maximilian von Waldstein received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katharina Harrach[10], 1599–1640[27]; Freiin Maria Polyxena von Thalenberg[11]; and Maximiliana of Salm-Neuburg[12], 1608–1663[28]. Children include Karl Ferdinand of Waldstein[13], a diplomat[29], 1634–1702[30], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31]; Johann Friedrich von Waldstein[14], a Catholic priest[32], 1642–1694[33]; Ferdinand Ernst of Waldstein[15], a court counsel[34], 1624–1657[35]; Gräfin Marianne Elisabeth von Waldstein[16], 1645–1687[36]; Franz August of Waldstein[17], 1628–1684[37]; and Maximiliana Waldstein[18], 1625–1652[38].

Death and Burial

Maximilian von Waldstein died on February 19, 1655[4]. He died in Prague[3].

FAQs

Where did Maximilian von Waldstein die?

Maximilian von Waldstein died in Prague[3].

Who were Maximilian von Waldstein's parents?

Maximilian von Waldstein's father was Adam von Waldstein[8]. Maximilian von Waldstein's mother was Elisabeth, Freiin von Waldstein[9].

Who was Maximilian von Waldstein married to?

Maximilian von Waldstein's spouses include Katharina Harrach[10], Freiin Maria Polyxena von Thalenberg[11], and Maximiliana of Salm-Neuburg[12].

What did Maximilian von Waldstein do for work?

Maximilian von Waldstein worked as military officer[5], court official[6], and diplomat[7].

What awards did Maximilian von Waldstein receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Child Karl Ferdinand of Waldstein, Johann Friedrich von Waldstein, Ferdinand Ernst of Waldstein +5
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    Spouse Katharina Harrach, Freiin Maria Polyxena von Thalenberg, Maximiliana of Salm-Neuburg
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