Alexander von Dönhoff

German general (1683-1742)
Person human Q107663
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Summary

Alexander von Dönhoff was born on February 9, 1683[1], in Königsberg[2]. He died on October 9, 1742[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a military leader[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Friedrich von Doenhoff[7]
  • Mother: Eleonore Katharina Elisabeth, Freiin von Schwerin[8]
  • Spouse: Charlotte, Gräfin von Blumenthal[9]
  • Child: Luise Auguste Amalie, Gräfin von Dönhoff[10], Wilhelmine, Gräfin von Dönhoff[11], Q110262300[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family: Dönhoff[15]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[16]
  • Given name: Alexander[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • Sibling: Otto Magnus von Dönhoff[19], Ernst Wladislaus von Dönhoff[20], Bogislaw Friedrich von Dönhoff[21]

Why It Matters

Alexander von Dönhoff has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Dönhoff born?

Alexander von Dönhoff's place of birth was Königsberg[2].

Where did Alexander von Dönhoff die?

Alexander von Dönhoff died in Berlin[4].

Who were Alexander von Dönhoff's parents?

Alexander von Dönhoff's father was Friedrich von Doenhoff[7]. Alexander von Dönhoff's mother was Eleonore Katharina Elisabeth, Freiin von Schwerin[8].

Who was Alexander von Dönhoff married to?

Alexander von Dönhoff's spouses include Charlotte, Gräfin von Blumenthal[9].

What did Alexander von Dönhoff do for work?

Alexander von Dönhoff worked as a military leader[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  4. [7] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'bg', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ru']
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  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Child → Luise Auguste Amalie, Gräfin von Dönhoff, Wilhelmine, Gräfin von Dönhoff, Q110262300
    Military, police or special rank → general
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