Ernst von Oidtman

German officer (1854-1937)
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Summary

Ernst von Oidtman was born on October 9, 1854[1], in Bonn[2]. He died on September 18, 1937[3], in Wiesbaden[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], heraldist[6], and genealogist[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Joseph Hubert Alois von Oidtman[9]
  • Mother: Freiin Caroline von Eberstein[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[11]
  • Educated at: Prussian Military Academy[12]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[13], honorary doctor of University of Cologne[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Ernst von Oidtman[16]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[17]
  • Archives at: University and City Library of Cologne[18]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[19]
  • Family name: Oidtman[20]
  • Given name: Ernst[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
  • Sibling: Hugo von Oidtman[23], Robert von Oidtman[24]

FAQs

Where was Ernst von Oidtman born?

Ernst von Oidtman was born in Bonn[2].

Where did Ernst von Oidtman die?

Ernst von Oidtman died in Wiesbaden[4].

Who were Ernst von Oidtman's parents?

Ernst von Oidtman's father was Joseph Hubert Alois von Oidtman[9]. Ernst von Oidtman's mother was Freiin Caroline von Eberstein[10].

What did Ernst von Oidtman do for work?

Ernst von Oidtman worked as a military officer[5], heraldist[6], and genealogist[7].

Where did Ernst von Oidtman go to school?

Ernst von Oidtman was educated at Prussian Military Academy[12].

What awards did Ernst von Oidtman receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[13] and honorary doctor of University of Cologne[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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