Franz August von Etzel

German soldier and author (1783–1850)
Person human Q214628
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Franz August von Etzel

Summary

Franz August von Etzel is a human[1]. He was born in Bremen[2]. He was born on July 19, 1783[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on December 26, 1850[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], author[7], engineer[8], and geographer[9]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Franz August von Etzel was born in Bremen[2].
  • Franz August von Etzel was born in Bremen[11].
  • Franz August von Etzel died in Berlin[4].
  • Franz August von Etzel was born on July 19, 1783[3].
  • Franz August von Etzel was born on July 19, 1784[12].
  • Franz August von Etzel died on December 26, 1850[5].
  • Franz August von Etzel died on December 25, 1850[13].
  • Among Franz August von Etzel's spouses was Q135653543[14].
  • A child of Franz August von Etzel was Anton von Etzel[15].
  • A child of Franz August von Etzel was Q135653559[16].
  • Franz August von Etzel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Franz August von Etzel's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Franz August von Etzel worked as an author[7].
  • Franz August von Etzel's professions included engineer[8].
  • Franz August von Etzel's professions included geographer[9].
  • Franz August von Etzel received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[18].
  • Franz August von Etzel is recorded as male[19].
  • Franz August von Etzel's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Franz August von Etzel's Commons category is recorded as Franz August O'Etzel[21].
  • Franz August von Etzel's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Franz August von Etzel's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[23].
  • Franz August von Etzel's family name is recorded as Etzel[24].
  • Franz August von Etzel's family name is recorded as von Etzel[25].
  • Franz August von Etzel's given name is recorded as Franz[26].
  • Franz August von Etzel's given name is recorded as August[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Bremen[2], a federated state of Germany[28], in Germany[29]. Recorded date of birth include July 19, 1783[3] and July 19, 1784[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], author[7], engineer[8], and geographer[9].

Recognition

Franz August von Etzel received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[18].

Personal Life

Franz August von Etzel was married to Q135653543[14]. Children include Anton von Etzel[15], a geographer[30], 1821–1870[31] and Q135653559[16], a military officer[32], 1812–1883[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 26, 1850[5] and December 25, 1850[13]. Franz August von Etzel passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Franz August von Etzel is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Franz August von Etzel born?

Franz August von Etzel's place of birth was Bremen[2].

Where did Franz August von Etzel die?

Franz August von Etzel passed away in Berlin[4].

Who was Franz August von Etzel married to?

Franz August von Etzel's spouses include Q135653543[14].

What did Franz August von Etzel do for work?

Franz August von Etzel worked as military personnel[6], author[7], engineer[8], and geographer[9].

What awards did Franz August von Etzel receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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