Wolter von Plettenberg

Master of the Livonian Order, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire (1450–1535)
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Wolter von Plettenberg
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Wolter von Plettenberg

Summary

Wolter von Plettenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Haus Meyerich[2]. He was born on 1450[3]. He passed away in Cēsis[4]. He died on February 28, 1535[5]. He worked as a landlord[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Haus Meyerich[2], Wolter von Plettenberg…
  • Wolter von Plettenberg passed away in Cēsis[4].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg was born on 1450[3].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg died on February 28, 1535[5].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg is buried at Church of Saint John the Baptist in Cēsis[8].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's father was Bertold von Plettenberg zu Meyerich[9].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's mother was Gösteke von Lappe[10].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[11].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg worked as a landlord[6].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held the position of Landmeister in Livland[12].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held the position of Lord Marshal[13].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held the position of Prince of the Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg is recorded as male[16].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's family is recorded as House of Plettenberg[18].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's Commons category is recorded as Wolter von Plettenberg[19].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's military, police or special rank is recorded as knight[20].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's family name is recorded as von Plettenberg[21].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's given name is recorded as Walter[22].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's significant event is recorded as Battle of Lake Smolina[23].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's significant event is recorded as Battle of the Siritsa River[24].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolter von Plettenberg's place of birth was Haus Meyerich[2]. He was born on 1450[3]. His father was Bertold von Plettenberg zu Meyerich[9]. His mother was Gösteke von Lappe[10].

Career and Affiliations

Wolter von Plettenberg worked as a landlord[6]. Positions held include Landmeister in Livland[12], a position[28]; Lord Marshal[13], a position[29]; and Prince of the Holy Roman Empire[14], a noble title[30].

Personal Life

Wolter von Plettenberg's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].

Death and Burial

Wolter von Plettenberg died on February 28, 1535[5]. He passed away in Cēsis[4]. Burial took place at Church of Saint John the Baptist in Cēsis[8].

Why It Matters

Wolter von Plettenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Wolter von Plettenberg born?

Born in Haus Meyerich[2], Wolter von Plettenberg…

Where did Wolter von Plettenberg die?

Wolter von Plettenberg passed away in Cēsis[4].

Who were Wolter von Plettenberg's parents?

Wolter von Plettenberg's father was Bertold von Plettenberg zu Meyerich[9]. Wolter von Plettenberg's mother was Gösteke von Lappe[10].

What did Wolter von Plettenberg do for work?

Wolter von Plettenberg worked as landlord[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . medievalcoins.comxa.com. medievalcoins.comxa.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation landlord
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event Battle of Lake Smolina, Battle of the Siritsa River
    Military, police or special rank knight
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Instance of human
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