Anton von Prokesch-Osten
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Summary
Anton von Prokesch-Osten was born on December 10, 1795[1], in Graz[2]. He died on October 26, 1876[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], writer[6], politician[7], numismatist[8], and scientific explorer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (424 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Friedhof St. Leonhard[11]
- Father: Maximilian Franz Prokesch[12]
- Spouse: Irene Kiesewetter von Wiesenbrunn[13]
- Child: Anton Prokesch von Osten the Younger[14]
- Country of citizenship: Austria–Hungary[15], Austrian Empire[16]
- Position held: ambassador to the German Confederation[17], Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[18], ambassador of Austria-Hungary to the Ottoman Empire[19], Ambassador of Austria to Greece[20], Envoy of the Austrian Empire to Prussia[21]
- Award received: Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[23], Austrian Academy of Sciences[24], German Archaeological Institute[25], Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[26], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Military branch: Austro-Hungarian Army[29]
- Commons category: Anton von Prokesch-Osten[30]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal-lieutenant[31]
- Given name: Anton[32]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[33], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[34], Oesterreichische National-Encyklopädie[35], Meyers Conversations-Lexicon[36], Conversations-Lexikon der neuesten Zeit und Literatur[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Number of children: 7[40]
Why It Matters
Anton von Prokesch-Osten has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Anton von Prokesch-Osten born?
Anton von Prokesch-Osten's place of birth was Graz[2].
Where did Anton von Prokesch-Osten die?
Anton von Prokesch-Osten died in Vienna[4].
Who were Anton von Prokesch-Osten's parents?
Anton von Prokesch-Osten's father was Maximilian Franz Prokesch[12].
Who was Anton von Prokesch-Osten married to?
Anton von Prokesch-Osten's spouses include Irene Kiesewetter von Wiesenbrunn[13].
What did Anton von Prokesch-Osten do for work?
Anton von Prokesch-Osten worked as a diplomat[5], writer[6], politician[7], numismatist[8], and scientific explorer[9].
What awards did Anton von Prokesch-Osten receive?
Honors received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22].