Wilhelm Augustin Steuben

Prussian and Russian officer (1699-1783)
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Wilhelm Augustin Steuben

Summary

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1699[2]. He died on January 1, 1783[3]. He worked as a military officer[4] and military personnel[5].

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben was born on January 1, 1699[2].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben died on January 1, 1783[3].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's father was Augustin von Steube[6].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's mother was Gräfin Charlotte Dorothea von Effern[7].
  • Among Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's spouses was Maria Justina von Jagow[8].
  • A child of Wilhelm Augustin Steuben was Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben[9].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben worked as a military officer[4].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben worked as a military personnel[5].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben received the Pour le Mérite[11].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben is recorded as male[12].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[14].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's military branch is recorded as Imperial Russian Army[15].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's military, police or special rank is recorded as Oberleutnant[16].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[17].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's family name is recorded as von Steuben[18].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's family name is recorded as Steuben[19].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[20].
  • Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's given name is recorded as Augustin[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben was born on January 1, 1699[2]. His father was Augustin von Steube[6]. His mother was Gräfin Charlotte Dorothea von Effern[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[4] and military personnel[5].

Recognition

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben received the Pour le Mérite[11].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben was married to Maria Justina von Jagow[8]. A child of him was Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben[9].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben died on January 1, 1783[3].

FAQs

Who were Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's parents?

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's father was Augustin von Steube[6]. Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's mother was Gräfin Charlotte Dorothea von Effern[7].

Who was Wilhelm Augustin Steuben married to?

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben's spouses include Maria Justina von Jagow[8].

What did Wilhelm Augustin Steuben do for work?

Wilhelm Augustin Steuben worked as military officer[4] and military personnel[5].

What awards did Wilhelm Augustin Steuben receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ddb person (gnd) id 1082251542
    Child Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
    Family name von Steuben, Steuben
    Military, police or special rank Oberleutnant, major
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