Friedrich Ludwig Aster

German engineer and officer
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Summary

Friedrich Ludwig Aster was born on November 23, 1732[1], in Dresden[2]. He died on December 1, 1804[3], in Dresden[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], military officer[6], and cartographer[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: November 28, 1732[9], 1732[10]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1804[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Electorate of Saxony[12]
  • Field of work: military topography[13], geodetic measurement[14], topographic cartography[15], topographic mapping[16], drawing[17], book illustration[18], military affairs[19], fortification[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Friedrich Ludwig Aster[22]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[23]
  • Archives at: Saxony State Archives[24]
  • Given name: Friedrich[25]
  • Work location: Dresden[26], Saxony[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
  • Name in native language: Friedrich Ludwig Aster[29]
  • P14585: 76686[30]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Ludwig Aster born?

Friedrich Ludwig Aster's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Friedrich Ludwig Aster die?

Friedrich Ludwig Aster died in Dresden[4].

What did Friedrich Ludwig Aster do for work?

Friedrich Ludwig Aster worked as an engineer[5], military officer[6], and cartographer[7].

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  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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

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  1. 21d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 267
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  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 267
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 76686
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Dresden
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    Wikidata description → German engineer and officer
    Country of citizenship → Electorate of Saxony
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