Alfred Van der Smissen
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Summary
Alfred Van der Smissen was born on February 1, 1823[1], in Brussels[2]. He died on June 15, 1895[3], in Brussels[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Evere Cemetery[7]
- Father: Jacques Van der Smissen[8]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[10], Commander of the Legion of Honour[11], Order of the Lion and the Sun First class[12], 3rd class, Order of the Medjidie[13], Military Cross[14], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class with diamonds[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[16], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[17], Cross of Honour 1st Class of the Princely House Order of Hohenzollern[18], Order of Guadalupe[19], Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz[20], Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[21], Order of the Eagle of Mexico[22], Commemorative medal of the Mexico Expedition[23]
- Member of: Foreign Legion[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Noble title: baron[26]
- Commons category: Alfred van der Smissen[27]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[28], colonel[29], general[30]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[31]
- Participated in conflict: Second French intervention in Mexico[32], French conquest of Algeria[33]
- Family name: van der Smissen[34]
- Given name: Alfred[35], Louis[36], Adolphe[37], Graves[38]
- Allegiance: France[39], Belgium[40]
- Relative: Thomas Graves, 1st Baron Graves[41]
- Manner of death: suicide[42]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43]
Why It Matters
Alfred Van der Smissen has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Van der Smissen born?
Alfred Van der Smissen was born in Brussels[2].
Where did Alfred Van der Smissen die?
Alfred Van der Smissen passed away in Brussels[4].
Who were Alfred Van der Smissen's parents?
Alfred Van der Smissen's father was Jacques Van der Smissen[8].
What did Alfred Van der Smissen do for work?
Alfred Van der Smissen worked as a military officer[5].
What awards did Alfred Van der Smissen receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold[10], Commander of the Legion of Honour[11], Order of the Lion and the Sun First class[12], and 3rd class, Order of the Medjidie[13].