Friedrich von Canitz

17th-century German poet and diplomat (1654-1699)
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Summary

Friedrich von Canitz was born on November 27, 1654[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on August 11, 1699[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Ludwig von Kanitz[10]
  • Child: Friedrich Philipp von Canitz[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Margraviate of Brandenburg[12]
  • Position held: Amtshauptmann[13], Geheimrat[14]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Noble title: baron[17], Freiherr[18]
  • Commons category: Friedrich von Canitz[19]
  • Family name: von Kanitz[20]
  • Given name: Friedrich[21], Rudolph[22], Ludwig[23]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], A Dictionary of Hymnology[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[30]
  • P14585: 52454[31]
  • P14608: 119171090[32]

Why It Matters

Friedrich von Canitz has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich von Canitz born?

Friedrich von Canitz was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Friedrich von Canitz die?

Friedrich von Canitz passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Friedrich von Canitz's parents?

Friedrich von Canitz's father was Ludwig von Kanitz[10].

What did Friedrich von Canitz do for work?

Friedrich von Canitz worked as a poet[5], writer[6], diplomat[7], and politician[8].

Where did Friedrich von Canitz go to school?

Friedrich von Canitz was educated at Leipzig University[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bookbrainz author id → 6cdee103-3e76-470b-9893-41e90f97bae2
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  2. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 119171090
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    P14585 → 52454
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  5. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title → baron, Freiherr
    Occupation → poet, writer, diplomat +1
    Position held → Amtshauptmann, Geheimrat
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → poet, writer, diplomat +1
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  7. 23w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Leipzig University
    Place of death → Berlin
    Prabook id → 3729867, 2451703
    Family name → von Kanitz
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