William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

Danish politician and diplomat (1860-1923)
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William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

Summary

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tranekær Slot[2]. He was born on May 2, 1860[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on November 29, 1923[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was born in Tranekær Slot[2].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig died in Copenhagen[4].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was born on May 2, 1860[3].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig died on November 29, 1923[5].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's father was Frederik Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[9].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's professions included politician[6].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's professions included diplomat[7].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[11].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[12].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[13].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig is recorded as male[18].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's Commons category is recorded as Carl William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[20].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's family name is recorded as Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[21].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[23].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig'}[24].
  • William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's sibling is recorded as Christian Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[25].

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Origins and Family

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was born in Tranekær Slot[2]. He was born on May 2, 1860[3]. His father was Frederik Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[11], a position[26], in Denmark[27], founded in 1848[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[13], a grade of an order[29], in Sweden[30], founded in 1772[31]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1808[36]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[37], in Denmark[38]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40].

Death and Burial

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig died on November 29, 1923[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

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 passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's parents?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's father was Frederik Ahlefeldt-Laurvig[9].

What did William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig do for work?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[13], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[14], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[15], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].

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  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.
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  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. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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