Otto Virgin

Swedish major-general and minister for terrestrial defense (1852-1922)
Person human Q6226000
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Otto Virgin

Summary

Otto Virgin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stockholm[2]. He was born on February 21, 1852[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on January 26, 1922[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Otto Virgin…
  • Otto Virgin died in Stockholm[4].
  • Otto Virgin was born on February 21, 1852[3].
  • Otto Virgin died on January 26, 1922[5].
  • A child of Otto Virgin was Gunnar Virgin[8].
  • Otto Virgin held citizenship in Sweden[9].
  • Otto Virgin's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Otto Virgin's professions included politician[7].
  • Otto Virgin held the position of regiment commander[10].
  • Otto Virgin held the position of regiment commander[11].
  • Otto Virgin held the position of Minister for Terrestrial Defence[12].
  • Otto Virgin received the Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class[13].
  • Otto Virgin received the Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[14].
  • Otto Virgin received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15].
  • Otto Virgin received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Otto Virgin received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[17].
  • Otto Virgin received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].
  • Otto Virgin was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[19].
  • Otto Virgin is recorded as male[20].
  • Otto Virgin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Otto Virgin's family is recorded as Virgin[22].
  • Otto Virgin's Commons category is recorded as Otto Wilhelm Virgin[23].
  • Otto Virgin's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • Otto Virgin's family name is recorded as Virgin[25].
  • Otto Virgin's given name is recorded as Otto[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stockholm[2], Otto Virgin… he was born on February 21, 1852[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include regiment commander[10], a military position[27], in Sweden[28] and Minister for Terrestrial Defence[12], a public office[29], in Sweden[30], founded in 1840[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class[13], a grade of an order[32], in Sweden[33]; Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[14], a grade of an order[34], in Sweden[35]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[36], in Denmark[37]; Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[17], a grade of an order[38], in Prussia[39]; and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], a knighthood[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

A child of Otto Virgin was Gunnar Virgin[8].

Death and Burial

Otto Virgin died on January 26, 1922[5]. He died in Stockholm[4].

FAQs

Where was Otto Virgin born?

Otto Virgin's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Otto Virgin die?

Otto Virgin passed away in Stockholm[4].

What did Otto Virgin do for work?

Otto Virgin worked as military personnel[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Otto Virgin receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sword - Commander 1st Class[13], Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[14], Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Romania)[15], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Svenskagravar.se. svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Svenskagravar.se. svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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