Otto Heinrich von Igelström

Russian general of Baltic German origin (1737-1823)
Person human Q2315638
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Summary

Otto Heinrich von Igelström is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gargždai[2]. He was born on May 7, 1737[3]. He passed away in Gargždai[4]. He died on February 18, 1823[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's place of birth was Gargždai[2].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström died in Gargždai[4].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström was born on May 7, 1737[3].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström died on February 18, 1823[5].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's father was Gustav Heinrich von Igelström[9].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's mother was Margaretha Igelstrom[10].
  • A child of Otto Heinrich von Igelström was Karol Załuski[11].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's professions included politician[7].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[13].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström received the Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[14].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström received the Order of St. Andrew[15].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström received the Gold Sword for Bravery[16].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström received the Order of St. George, 3rd class[17].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström is recorded as male[18].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's Commons category is recorded as Otto Henrik Igelström[20].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[21].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's military, police or special rank is recorded as adjutant general[22].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's given name is recorded as Iosif[23].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's given name is recorded as Otto[24].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's allegiance is recorded as Russian Empire[25].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[26].
  • Otto Heinrich von Igelström's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Otto Heinrich von Igelström's place of birth was Gargždai[2]. He was born on May 7, 1737[3]. His father was Gustav Heinrich von Igelström[9]. His mother was Margaretha Igelstrom[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[13], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[14], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of St. Andrew[15], an order[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1698[34]; Gold Sword for Bravery[16], a weapon of honor[35], in Russian Empire[36], founded in 1720[37]; and Order of St. George, 3rd class[17], a grade of an order[38], in Russian Empire[39].

Personal Life

A child of Otto Heinrich von Igelström was Karol Załuski[11].

Death and Burial

Otto Heinrich von Igelström died on February 18, 1823[5]. He died in Gargždai[4].

Why It Matters

Otto Heinrich von Igelström ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Otto Heinrich von Igelström born?

Born in Gargždai[2].

Where did Otto Heinrich von Igelström die?

Otto Heinrich von Igelström passed away in Gargždai[4].

Who were Otto Heinrich von Igelström's parents?

Otto Heinrich von Igelström's father was Gustav Heinrich von Igelström[9]. Otto Heinrich von Igelström's mother was Margaretha Igelstrom[10].

What did Otto Heinrich von Igelström do for work?

Otto Heinrich von Igelström worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Otto Heinrich von Igelström receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[13], Order of St. Vladimir, 1st class[14], Order of St. Andrew[15], and Gold Sword for Bravery[16].

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  19. [3] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, politician
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Russian Biographical Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Sytin Military Encyclopedia
    Sibling → Jakob Johann von Igelström, Harald Gustav von Igelström
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Place of death → Gargždai
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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