Philipp von Boeselager

German Wehrmacht officer, failed assassin of Adolf Hitler (1917–2008)
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Philipp von Boeselager

Summary

Philipp von Boeselager is a human[1]. Born in Heimerzheim Castle[2], he… he was born on September 6, 1917[3]. He passed away in Burg Kreuzberg[4]. He died on May 1, 2008[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], forestry scientist[7], resistance fighter[8], farmer[9], and economist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Philipp von Boeselager was born in Heimerzheim Castle[2].
  • Philipp von Boeselager passed away in Burg Kreuzberg[4].
  • Philipp von Boeselager was born on September 6, 1917[3].
  • Philipp von Boeselager was born on July 6, 1917[12].
  • Philipp von Boeselager was born on January 1, 1917[13].
  • Philipp von Boeselager died on May 1, 2008[5].
  • Philipp von Boeselager's father was Albert Freiherr von Boeselager[14].
  • Philipp von Boeselager's mother was Maria-Theresia von Salis-Soglio[15].
  • Philipp von Boeselager was married to Rosa Maria Gräfin von Westphalen zu Fürstenberg[16].
  • A child of Philipp von Boeselager was Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager[17].
  • A child of Philipp von Boeselager was Georg Freiherr von Boeselager[18].
  • A child of Philipp von Boeselager was Maria-Felicitas Baronin von Boeselager[19].
  • A child of Philipp von Boeselager was Monica Baronin von Boeselager[20].
  • Philipp von Boeselager held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Philipp von Boeselager's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Philipp von Boeselager's professions included forestry scientist[7].
  • Philipp von Boeselager worked as a resistance fighter[8].
  • Philipp von Boeselager's professions included farmer[9].
  • Philipp von Boeselager's professions included economist[10].
  • Philipp von Boeselager was educated at Aloisiuskolleg[22].
  • Philipp von Boeselager received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Philipp von Boeselager received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[24].
  • Philipp von Boeselager received the Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate[25].
  • Philipp von Boeselager received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
  • Philipp von Boeselager was a member of K. D. St. V. Ripuaria Bonn[27].

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Origins and Family

Philipp von Boeselager was born in Heimerzheim Castle[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 6, 1917[3], July 6, 1917[12], and January 1, 1917[13]. His father was Albert Freiherr von Boeselager[14]. His mother was Maria-Theresia von Salis-Soglio[15].

Education

Philipp von Boeselager's education included a stint at Aloisiuskolleg[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], forestry scientist[7], resistance fighter[8], farmer[9], and economist[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[24], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31], founded in 1939[32]; Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate[25], an order of merit[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1981[35]; and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[36], in Germany[37].

Personal Life

Philipp von Boeselager was married to Rosa Maria Gräfin von Westphalen zu Fürstenberg[16]. Children include Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager[17], an entrepreneur[38], b. 1949[39], of Germany[40], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[41]; Georg Freiherr von Boeselager[18], a banker[42], b. 1951[43], of Germany[44]; Maria-Felicitas Baronin von Boeselager[19]; and Monica Baronin von Boeselager[20], b. 1957[45]. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[46].

Death and Burial

Philipp von Boeselager died on May 1, 2008[5]. He passed away in Burg Kreuzberg[4].

Why It Matters

Philipp von Boeselager ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (218 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Philipp von Boeselager born?

Philipp von Boeselager's place of birth was Heimerzheim Castle[2].

Where did Philipp von Boeselager die?

Philipp von Boeselager died in Burg Kreuzberg[4].

Who were Philipp von Boeselager's parents?

Philipp von Boeselager's father was Albert Freiherr von Boeselager[14]. Philipp von Boeselager's mother was Maria-Theresia von Salis-Soglio[15].

Who was Philipp von Boeselager married to?

Philipp von Boeselager's spouses include Rosa Maria Gräfin von Westphalen zu Fürstenberg[16].

What did Philipp von Boeselager do for work?

Philipp von Boeselager worked as military personnel[6], forestry scientist[7], resistance fighter[8], farmer[9], and economist[10].

Where did Philipp von Boeselager go to school?

Philipp von Boeselager was educated at Aloisiuskolleg[22].

What awards did Philipp von Boeselager receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[24], Order of Merit of Rhineland-Palatinate[25], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].

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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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