Oskar von Xylander

Bavarian general (1856-1940)
Person human Q96721
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Oskar von Xylander

Summary

Oskar von Xylander is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mainz[2]. He was born on January 16, 1856[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on May 22, 1940[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Oskar von Xylander was born in Mainz[2].
  • Oskar von Xylander passed away in Munich[4].
  • Oskar von Xylander was born on January 16, 1856[3].
  • Oskar von Xylander died on May 22, 1940[5].
  • Oskar von Xylander held citizenship in German Reich[8].
  • Oskar von Xylander worked as a military officer[6].
  • Oskar von Xylander was educated at War Academy[9].
  • Oskar von Xylander received the Pour le Mérite[10].
  • Oskar von Xylander received the Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[11].
  • Oskar von Xylander is recorded as male[12].
  • Oskar von Xylander's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Oskar von Xylander's family is recorded as Q1296580[14].
  • Oskar von Xylander's military branch is recorded as Bavarian Army[15].
  • Oskar von Xylander's Commons category is recorded as Oskar von Xylander[16].
  • Oskar von Xylander's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[17].
  • Oskar von Xylander was part of the conflict World War I[18].
  • Oskar von Xylander's family name is recorded as Xylander[19].
  • Oskar von Xylander's given name is recorded as Oskar[20].
  • Oskar von Xylander's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].

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Origins and Family

Oskar von Xylander was born in Mainz[2]. He was born on January 16, 1856[3].

Education

Oskar von Xylander was educated at War Academy[9].

Career and Affiliations

Oskar von Xylander's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[10], a courage award[22], in Prussia[23], founded in 1740[24] and Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[11], a grade of an order[25], in Kingdom of Bavaria[26], founded in 1866[27].

Death and Burial

Oskar von Xylander died on May 22, 1940[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Oskar von Xylander ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Oskar von Xylander born?

Oskar von Xylander was born in Mainz[2].

Where did Oskar von Xylander die?

Oskar von Xylander passed away in Munich[4].

What did Oskar von Xylander do for work?

Oskar von Xylander worked as military officer[6].

Where did Oskar von Xylander go to school?

Oskar von Xylander was educated at War Academy[9].

What awards did Oskar von Xylander receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[10] and Grand Cross of the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Military, police or special rank General of the Infantry
    Occupation military officer
    Instance of human
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