Gerhard von Rantzau

Summary

Gerhard von Rantzau is a human^[1]. He was born on October 18, 1558^[2]. He died on January 28, 1627^[3]. He worked as a military personnel^[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[5]

Key Facts

• Gerhard von Rantzau was born on October 18, 1558^[2].
• Gerhard von Rantzau died on January 28, 1627^[3].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's father was Heinrich Rantzau^[6].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's mother was Christine von Halle^[7].
• A child of Gerhard von Rantzau was Christian von Rantzau^[8].
• A child of Gerhard von Rantzau was Elisabeth von Rantzau^[9].
• A child of Gerhard von Rantzau was Sophia von Rantzau^[10].
• A child of Gerhard von Rantzau was Anna Christine von Rantzau^[11].
• Gerhard von Rantzau held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[12].
• Gerhard von Rantzau worked as a military personnel^[4].
• Gerhard von Rantzau held the position of Statthalter (Schleswig-Holstein)^[13].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's education included a stint at University of Wittenberg^[14].
• Gerhard von Rantzau received the Q140698752^[15].
• Gerhard von Rantzau is recorded as male^[16].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard Rantzau^[18].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's archives at is recorded as State Archives of Schleswig-Holstein^[19].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's family name is recorded as Rantzau^[20].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's given name is recorded as Gerhard^[21].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 27th volume^[22].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[23].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's sibling is recorded as Breide Rantzau^[24].
• Gerhard von Rantzau's sibling is recorded as Frants Rantzau^[25].

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Origins and Family

Gerhard von Rantzau was born on October 18, 1558^[2]. His father was Heinrich Rantzau^[6]. His mother was Christine von Halle^[7].

Education

Gerhard von Rantzau was educated at University of Wittenberg^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Gerhard von Rantzau's professions included military personnel^[4]. He held the position of Statthalter (Schleswig-Holstein)^[13].

Recognition

Gerhard von Rantzau received the Q140698752^[15].

Personal Life

Children include Christian von Rantzau^[8], a politician^[26], 1614–1663^[27], of Germany^[28], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant^[29]; Elisabeth von Rantzau^[9], a nun^[30], 1624–1706^[31]; Sophia von Rantzau^[10]; and Anna Christine von Rantzau^[11].

Death and Burial

Gerhard von Rantzau died on January 28, 1627^[3].

Why It Matters

Gerhard von Rantzau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[5] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

FAQs

Who were Gerhard von Rantzau's parents?

Gerhard von Rantzau's father was Heinrich Rantzau^[6]. Gerhard von Rantzau's mother was Christine von Halle^[7].

What did Gerhard von Rantzau do for work?

Gerhard von Rantzau worked as military personnel^[4].

Where did Gerhard von Rantzau go to school?

Gerhard von Rantzau was educated at University of Wittenberg^[14].

What awards did Gerhard von Rantzau receive?

Honors received include Q140698752^[15].