Josef von Xylander

German historian and writer (1794-1854)
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Summary

Josef von Xylander was born on February 4, 1794[1], in Munich[2]. He died on November 2, 1854[3], in Frankfurt[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], politician[7], major general[8], and military writer[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Georg Robert von Xylander[11], Emil von Xylander[12], Heinrich von Xylander[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
  • Position held: Bavarian military plenipotentiary[15], Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[16]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Michael[17]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family: Xylander (Adelsgeschlecht)[20]
  • Military, police or special rank: major general[21]
  • Family name: von Xylander[22]
  • Given name: Joseph[23]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[25], Library of the World's Best Literature[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]

FAQs

Where was Josef von Xylander born?

Josef von Xylander's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Josef von Xylander die?

Josef von Xylander passed away in Frankfurt[4].

What did Josef von Xylander do for work?

Josef von Xylander worked as a historian[5], writer[6], politician[7], major general[8], and military writer[9].

What awards did Josef von Xylander receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Georg Robert von Xylander, Emil von Xylander, Heinrich von Xylander
    Occupation → historian, writer, politician +2
    Given name → Joseph
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