Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria

Great-grandfather of Empress Elisabeth of Austria
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Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria

Summary

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gelnhausen[2]. He was born on November 10, 1752[3]. He passed away in Bamberg[4]. He died on January 8, 1837[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's place of birth was Gelnhausen[2].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria died in Bamberg[4].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria was born on November 10, 1752[3].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria died on January 8, 1837[5].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria is buried at Tegernsee Abbey[9].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's father was John, Count Palatine of Gelnhausen[10].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's mother was Sophie Charlotte of Salm-Dhaun[11].
  • Among Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's spouses was Countess Palatine Maria Anna of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld[12].
  • A child of Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria was Duke Pius August in Bavaria[13].
  • A child of Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria was Duchess Maria Elisabeth in Bavaria[14].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[15].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's professions included politician[7].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria received the Order of St. Andrew[16].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria is recorded as male[18].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[20].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's noble title is recorded as Duke in Bavaria[21].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as William, Count Palatine of Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen[22].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[23].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Wilhelm in Bayern'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's place of birth was Gelnhausen[2]. He was born on November 10, 1752[3]. His father was John, Count Palatine of Gelnhausen[10]. His mother was Sophie Charlotte of Salm-Dhaun[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Recognition

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria received the Order of St. Andrew[16].

Personal Life

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria was married to Countess Palatine Maria Anna of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld[12]. Children include Duke Pius August in Bavaria[13], a politician[26], 1786–1837[27], of Kingdom of Bavaria[28] and Duchess Maria Elisabeth in Bavaria[14], an aristocrat[29], 1784–1849[30], of Electorate of Bavaria[31].

Death and Burial

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria died on January 8, 1837[5]. He passed away in Bamberg[4]. Burial took place at Tegernsee Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria born?

Born in Gelnhausen[2], Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria…

Where did Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria die?

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria passed away in Bamberg[4].

Who were Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's parents?

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's father was John, Count Palatine of Gelnhausen[10]. Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's mother was Sophie Charlotte of Salm-Dhaun[11].

Who was Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria married to?

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria's spouses include Countess Palatine Maria Anna of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld[12].

What did Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria do for work?

Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Duke Wilhelm in Bavaria receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Andrew[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q22084666. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . badw.de. badw.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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