Samuel von Schmettau

Prussian field marshal (1684–1751)
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Samuel von Schmettau

Summary

Samuel von Schmettau is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on March 24, 1684[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on August 18, 1751[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], cartographer[7], and marine draughtsman[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Samuel von Schmettau's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's place of birth was London[10].
  • Samuel von Schmettau died in Berlin[4].
  • Samuel von Schmettau was born on March 24, 1684[3].
  • Samuel von Schmettau died on August 18, 1751[5].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's father was Samuel von Schmettau[11].
  • A child of Samuel von Schmettau was Adelheid Amalie Gallitzin[12].
  • A child of Samuel von Schmettau was Friedrich Wilhelm Karl von Schmettau[13].
  • Samuel von Schmettau held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Samuel von Schmettau worked as a cartographer[7].
  • Samuel von Schmettau worked as a marine draughtsman[8].
  • Samuel von Schmettau received the Order of the Black Eagle[15].
  • Samuel von Schmettau is recorded as male[16].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's family is recorded as Schmettau[18].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's noble title is recorded as count[19].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's Commons category is recorded as Samuel von Schmettau[20].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[21].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's family name is recorded as von Schmettau[22].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's given name is recorded as Samuel[23].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's floruit is recorded as 1730[24].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[25].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Samuel von Schmettau's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Berlin[2], a seat of government[28], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[29], founded in 1244[30] and London[10], a metropolis[31], in Roman Empire[32], founded in 0047[33]. Samuel von Schmettau was born on March 24, 1684[3]. His father was he[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], cartographer[7], and marine draughtsman[8].

Recognition

Samuel von Schmettau received the Order of the Black Eagle[15].

Personal Life

Children include Adelheid Amalie Gallitzin[12], a salonnière[34], 1748–1806[35], of Kingdom of Prussia[36] and Friedrich Wilhelm Karl von Schmettau[13], a cartographer[37], 1743–1806[38], of Kingdom of Prussia[39].

Death and Burial

Samuel von Schmettau died on August 18, 1751[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Samuel von Schmettau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Samuel von Schmettau born?

Samuel von Schmettau was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Samuel von Schmettau die?

Samuel von Schmettau passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Samuel von Schmettau's parents?

Samuel von Schmettau's father was Samuel von Schmettau[11].

What did Samuel von Schmettau do for work?

Samuel von Schmettau worked as military personnel[6], cartographer[7], and marine draughtsman[8].

What awards did Samuel von Schmettau receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +1
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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