Peter von Lacy

Irish general in Russia
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Peter von Lacy

Summary

Peter von Lacy is a human[1]. He was born in Killeedy[2]. He was born on October 30, 1678[3]. He died in Riga[4]. He died on April 19, 1751[5]. He worked as a governor[6] and general field marshal[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Killeedy[2], Peter von Lacy…
  • Peter von Lacy died in Riga[4].
  • Peter von Lacy was born on October 30, 1678[3].
  • Peter von Lacy was born on September 29, 1678[9].
  • Peter von Lacy died on April 19, 1751[5].
  • Among Peter von Lacy's spouses was Marta Filippina von Funcken[10].
  • A child of Peter von Lacy was Franz Moritz von Lacy[11].
  • A child of Peter von Lacy was Helena Countess von Laccy[12].
  • A child of Peter von Lacy was Katharina Maria Eleonora Countess von Lacy[13].
  • Peter von Lacy held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • Peter von Lacy worked as a governor[6].
  • Peter von Lacy worked as a general field marshal[7].
  • Peter von Lacy received the Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15].
  • Peter von Lacy received the Order of the White Eagle[16].
  • Peter von Lacy received the Order of St. Andrew[17].
  • Peter von Lacy is recorded as male[18].
  • Peter von Lacy's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Peter von Lacy's military branch is recorded as English Army[20].
  • Peter von Lacy's Commons category is recorded as Peter von Lacy[21].
  • Peter von Lacy's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[22].
  • Peter von Lacy's commander of is recorded as Livonia Governorate[23].
  • Peter von Lacy was part of the conflict Williamite War in Ireland[24].
  • Peter von Lacy was part of the conflict Nine Years' War[25].
  • Peter von Lacy was part of the conflict Great Turkish War[26].
  • Peter von Lacy was part of the conflict Great Northern War[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter von Lacy's place of birth was Killeedy[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 30, 1678[3] and September 29, 1678[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include governor[6] and general field marshal[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of the White Eagle[16], an order[30], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[31], founded in 1705[32]; and Order of St. Andrew[17], an order[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1698[35].

Personal Life

Among Peter von Lacy's spouses was Marta Filippina von Funcken[10]. Children include Franz Moritz von Lacy[11], a military leader[36], 1725–1801[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa[39]; Helena Countess von Laccy[12], 1717–1764[40]; and Katharina Maria Eleonora Countess von Lacy[13], 1712–1784[41].

Death and Burial

Peter von Lacy died on April 19, 1751[5]. He passed away in Riga[4].

Why It Matters

Peter von Lacy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Peter von Lacy born?

Born in Killeedy[2], Peter von Lacy…

Where did Peter von Lacy die?

Peter von Lacy passed away in Riga[4].

Who was Peter von Lacy married to?

Peter von Lacy's spouses include Marta Filippina von Funcken[10].

What did Peter von Lacy do for work?

Peter von Lacy worked as governor[6] and general field marshal[7].

What awards did Peter von Lacy receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky[15], Order of the White Eagle[16], and Order of St. Andrew[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . book. Retrieved . books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] ↑ . 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. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of ireland id → vtls002620243
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  2. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → governor, general field marshal
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  3. 9w ago · Printstream · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 136232914, 1050549325
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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → governor, general field marshal
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Franz Moritz von Lacy, Helena Countess von Laccy, Katharina Maria Eleonora Countess von Lacy
    Given name → Peter
    Sex or gender → male
    Place of death → Riga
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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