Moritz von Egidy

German military personnel and philosopher (1847–1898)
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Moritz von Egidy

Summary

Moritz von Egidy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mainz[2]. He was born on August 29, 1847[3]. He died in Potsdam[4]. He died on December 29, 1898[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], military officer[9], and Christian reformer[10]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Moritz von Egidy's place of birth was Mainz[2].
  • Moritz von Egidy died in Potsdam[4].
  • Moritz von Egidy was born on August 29, 1847[3].
  • Moritz von Egidy died on December 29, 1898[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Potsdam[12].
  • Moritz von Egidy's father was Ferdinand von Egidy[13].
  • Moritz von Egidy's mother was Alexandrine Siegmund[14].
  • A child of Moritz von Egidy was Moritz Egidy[15].
  • A child of Moritz von Egidy was Emmy von Egidy[16].
  • A child of Moritz von Egidy was Ferdinand von Egidy[17].
  • Moritz von Egidy held citizenship in German Empire[18].
  • Moritz von Egidy worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Moritz von Egidy's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Moritz von Egidy's professions included writer[8].
  • Moritz von Egidy's professions included military officer[9].
  • Moritz von Egidy's professions included Christian reformer[10].
  • Moritz von Egidy's field of work was philosophy[19].
  • Moritz von Egidy's field of work was creative and professional writing[20].
  • Moritz von Egidy's field of work was military service[21].
  • Moritz von Egidy's field of work was church reform[22].
  • Moritz von Egidy is recorded as male[23].
  • Moritz von Egidy's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Moritz von Egidy's Commons category is recorded as Moritz von Egidy Sr.[25].
  • Moritz von Egidy's military, police or special rank is recorded as military officer[26].
  • Moritz von Egidy's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Moritz von Egidy's place of birth was Mainz[2]. He was born on August 29, 1847[3]. His father was Ferdinand von Egidy[13]. His mother was Alexandrine Siegmund[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], military officer[9], and Christian reformer[10]. Fields of work include philosophy[19], an academic discipline[28]; creative and professional writing[20], an academic discipline[29]; military service[21], an activity[30]; and church reform[22].

Personal Life

Children include Moritz Egidy[15], a Marineoffizier[31], 1870–1937[32], of German Reich[33]; Emmy von Egidy[16], a sculptor[34], 1872–1946[35], of Germany[36]; and Ferdinand von Egidy[17], a naval officer[37], 1877–1958[38].

Death and Burial

Moritz von Egidy died on December 29, 1898[5]. He died in Potsdam[4]. Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Potsdam[12].

Why It Matters

Moritz von Egidy is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Moritz von Egidy born?

Moritz von Egidy's place of birth was Mainz[2].

Where did Moritz von Egidy die?

Moritz von Egidy died in Potsdam[4].

Who were Moritz von Egidy's parents?

Moritz von Egidy's father was Ferdinand von Egidy[13]. Moritz von Egidy's mother was Alexandrine Siegmund[14].

What did Moritz von Egidy do for work?

Moritz von Egidy worked as military personnel[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], military officer[9], and Christian reformer[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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