William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

Danish politician and diplomat (1860-1923)
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Summary

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was born on May 2, 1860[1], in Tranekær Slot[2]. He died on November 29, 1923[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Frederik Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[9]
  • Position held: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[10]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[11], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Carl William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[17]
  • Family name: Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[18]
  • Given name: William[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[20]
  • Name in native language: William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[21]
  • Sibling: Christian Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[22]

FAQs

Where was William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig born?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's place of birth was Tranekær Slot[2].

Where did William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig die?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's parents?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's father was Frederik Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[8].

What did William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig do for work?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].

What awards did William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[11], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[12], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[13], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . sok.riksarkivet.se. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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