Wolter von Plettenberg

Master of the Livonian Order, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire (1450–1535)
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Wolter von Plettenberg
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Summary

Wolter von Plettenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Haus Meyerich[2]. He was born on 1450[3]. He passed away in Cēsis[4]. He died on February 28, 1535[5]. He worked as a landlord[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Haus Meyerich[2].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg passed away in Cēsis[4].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg was born on 1450[3].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg died on February 28, 1535[5].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg is buried at Church of Saint John the Baptist in Cēsis[8].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's father was Bertold von Plettenberg zu Meyerich[9].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's mother was Gösteke von Lappe[10].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[11].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg worked as a landlord[6].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held the position of Landmeister in Livland[12].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held the position of Lord Marshal[13].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg held the position of Prince of the Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg is recorded as male[16].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's family is recorded as House of Plettenberg[18].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's Commons category is recorded as Wolter von Plettenberg[19].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's military, police or special rank is recorded as knight[20].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's family name is recorded as von Plettenberg[21].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's given name is recorded as Walter[22].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's significant event is recorded as Battle of Lake Smolina[23].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's significant event is recorded as Battle of the Siritsa River[24].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Wolter von Plettenberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolter von Plettenberg's place of birth was Haus Meyerich[2]. He was born on 1450[3]. His father was Bertold von Plettenberg zu Meyerich[9]. His mother was Gösteke von Lappe[10].

Career and Affiliations

Wolter von Plettenberg worked as a landlord[6]. Positions held include Landmeister in Livland[12], a position[28]; Lord Marshal[13], a position[29]; and Prince of the Holy Roman Empire[14], a noble title[30].

Personal Life

Wolter von Plettenberg's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].

Death and Burial

Wolter von Plettenberg died on February 28, 1535[5]. He passed away in Cēsis[4]. Burial took place at Church of Saint John the Baptist in Cēsis[8].

Why It Matters

Wolter von Plettenberg has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Wolter von Plettenberg born?

Born in Haus Meyerich[2].

Where did Wolter von Plettenberg die?

Wolter von Plettenberg passed away in Cēsis[4].

Who were Wolter von Plettenberg's parents?

Wolter von Plettenberg's father was Bertold von Plettenberg zu Meyerich[9]. Wolter von Plettenberg's mother was Gösteke von Lappe[10].

What did Wolter von Plettenberg do for work?

Wolter von Plettenberg worked as landlord[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . medievalcoins.comxa.com. medievalcoins.comxa.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987014792192405171
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → landlord
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event → Battle of Lake Smolina, Battle of the Siritsa River
    Military, police or special rank → knight
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Instance of → human
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