Otto von Bismarck

German statesman and Chancellor (1815-1898)
Person human Q8442
Otto von Bismarck
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Otto von Bismarck

Summary

Otto von Bismarck is a human[1]. Born in Schönhausen (Elbe)[2], he… he died in Friedrichsruh[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], jurist[6], military officer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,577 views/month, #2,806 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Otto von Bismarck was born in Schönhausen (Elbe)[2].
  • Otto von Bismarck passed away in Friedrichsruh[3].
  • Otto von Bismarck is buried at Bismarck Mausoleum[10].
  • Otto von Bismarck's father was Ferdinand von Bismarck[11].
  • Otto von Bismarck's mother was Wilhelmine Luise Mencken[12].
  • Otto von Bismarck was married to Johanna von Puttkamer[13].
  • A child of Otto von Bismarck was Marie von Bismarck[14].
  • A child of Otto von Bismarck was Wilhelm von Bismarck[15].
  • A child of Otto von Bismarck was Herbert von Bismarck[16].
  • Otto von Bismarck held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Otto von Bismarck held citizenship in German Reich[18].
  • German was Otto von Bismarck's native language[19].
  • Otto von Bismarck's professions included politician[4].
  • Otto von Bismarck's professions included diplomat[5].
  • Otto von Bismarck worked as a jurist[6].
  • Otto von Bismarck's professions included military officer[7].
  • Otto von Bismarck worked as a writer[8].
  • Otto von Bismarck worked as a volunteer serving one year[20].
  • Otto von Bismarck held the position of auscultator[21].
  • Otto von Bismarck held the position of Referendar[22].
  • Otto von Bismarck held the position of Referendar[23].
  • Otto von Bismarck held the position of Dijkgraaf[24].
  • Otto von Bismarck held the position of member of parliament[25].
  • Otto von Bismarck held the position of member of the Prussian Second Chamber[26].
  • Among Otto von Bismarck's employers was Q2652174[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Schönhausen (Elbe)[2], Otto von Bismarck… his father was Ferdinand von Bismarck[11]. His mother was Wilhelmine Luise Mencken[12]. German was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Plamannsche Erziehungsanstalt[28], Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[29], Friedrich-Wilhelms-Gymnasium[30], University of Göttingen[31], Frederick William University Berlin[32], and Königliche Staats- und landwirtschaftliche Akademie Eldena[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], jurist[6], military officer[7], writer[8], and volunteer serving one year[20]. Among Otto von Bismarck's employers was Q2652174[27]. Positions held include auscultator[21], a historical profession[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35]; Referendar[22]; Dijkgraaf[24], a position[36], in Netherlands[37]; member of parliament[25], a type of position[38]; member of the Prussian Second Chamber[26]; and Legationsrat[39], a title of authority[40], in Germany[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Lifesaving Medal[42], Order of the Crown[43], Order of the Black Eagle[44], Supreme Order of Christ[45], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46], and Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[47].

Personal Life

Otto von Bismarck was married to Johanna von Puttkamer[13]. Children include Marie von Bismarck[14], 1848–1926[48]; Wilhelm von Bismarck[15]; and Herbert von Bismarck[16]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[49]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[50].

Death and Burial

Otto von Bismarck passed away in Friedrichsruh[3]. He is buried at Bismarck Mausoleum[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Otto von Bismarck include Bismarck[51], a battleship[52]; Perito Moreno Glacier[53], a glacier[54], in Argentina[55]; pickled herring[56], a fish dish[57]; Bismarck Sea[58], a sea[59], in Papua New Guinea[60]; Bismarck Archipelago[61]; Bismarck tower[62]; Bismarck Monument[63]; and Bismarck Model[64].

Why It Matters

Otto von Bismarck ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,577 views/month, #2,806 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Works attributed to him include Blood and Iron[67], an oration[68], in Prussia[69]; Ems dispatch[70], a telegram[71], written by Heinrich Abeken[72]; and Kissingen Dictation[73], a document[74]. Entities named for him include Bismarck[51], a battleship[52]; Perito Moreno Glacier[53], a glacier[54], in Argentina[55]; pickled herring[56], a fish dish[57]; Bismarck Sea[58], a sea[59], in Papua New Guinea[60]; Bismarck Archipelago[61]; and Bismarck tower[62].

FAQs

Where was Otto von Bismarck born?

Born in Schönhausen (Elbe)[2], Otto von Bismarck…

Where did Otto von Bismarck die?

Otto von Bismarck passed away in Friedrichsruh[3].

Who were Otto von Bismarck's parents?

Otto von Bismarck's father was Ferdinand von Bismarck[11]. Otto von Bismarck's mother was Wilhelmine Luise Mencken[12].

Who was Otto von Bismarck married to?

Otto von Bismarck's spouses include Johanna von Puttkamer[13].

What did Otto von Bismarck do for work?

Otto von Bismarck worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], jurist[6], military officer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Otto von Bismarck go to school?

Otto von Bismarck was educated at Plamannsche Erziehungsanstalt[28], Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[29], Friedrich-Wilhelms-Gymnasium[30], and University of Göttingen[31].

What awards did Otto von Bismarck receive?

Honors received include Lifesaving Medal[42], Order of the Crown[43], Order of the Black Eagle[44], and Supreme Order of Christ[45].

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  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, jurist +3
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  3. 19d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 46th volume, Gedanken und Erinnerungen, Sytin Military Encyclopedia +14
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