Wilhelm von Woyna

German officer (1819-1896)
Person human Q1251963
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Wilhelm von Woyna

Summary

Wilhelm von Woyna is a human[1]. Born in Trier[2], he… he was born on May 7, 1819[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on December 29, 1896[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm von Woyna's place of birth was Trier[2].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna died in Bonn[4].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna was born on May 7, 1819[3].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna died on December 29, 1896[5].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna is buried at Hauptfriedhof Mainz[7].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[8].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna was educated at cadet corps[9].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[10].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[11].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna received the Iron Cross 1st Class[12].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna received the Pour le Mérite[13].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna received the honorary citizenship[14].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna is recorded as male[15].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military branch is recorded as infantry[17].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[18].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as Oberleutnant[19].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[20].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[21].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[22].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[23].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[24].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[25].
  • Wilhelm von Woyna's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[26].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm von Woyna's place of birth was Trier[2]. He was born on May 7, 1819[3].

Education

Wilhelm von Woyna's education included a stint at cadet corps[9].

Career and Affiliations

Wilhelm von Woyna's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[10], a grade of an order[27], in Prussia[28]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[11], a grade of an order[29]; Iron Cross 1st Class[12], a grade of an order[30]; Pour le Mérite[13], a courage award[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1740[33]; and honorary citizenship[14], a type of award[34].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm von Woyna died on December 29, 1896[5]. He passed away in Bonn[4]. Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Mainz[7].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm von Woyna born?

Wilhelm von Woyna was born in Trier[2].

Where did Wilhelm von Woyna die?

Wilhelm von Woyna passed away in Bonn[4].

What did Wilhelm von Woyna do for work?

Wilhelm von Woyna worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Wilhelm von Woyna go to school?

Wilhelm von Woyna was educated at cadet corps[9].

What awards did Wilhelm von Woyna receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[10], Iron Cross 2nd Class[11], Iron Cross 1st Class[12], and Pour le Mérite[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Place of burial Hauptfriedhof Mainz
    Viaf cluster id 90003517
    Nickname Woyna II.
    Award received Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class, Iron Cross 2nd Class, Iron Cross 1st Class +2
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