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Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst

1825 – 1895

German politician

Politician Land owner
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About Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst

Lived 1825 – 1895 (aged 69). Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst was a German politician and land owner.

Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst (26 October 1825, Heringhausen, Westphalia – 17 March 1895, Alst) was a Prussian parliamentarian for the Centre Party. He was married with Anna von Imbsen zu Wewer (1829-1891) and had three children: Friedrich (1854–1934), prussian politician ∞ Wilhelmine von Hartmann (* 1859) Clemens (1856–1922), prussian agrarian minister ∞ Maria Puricelli (* 1. Februar 1855; † 1936) Hubert (1856–1930), leutnant

From 1870 to 1889 he was member of Prussian House of Representatives. Since 1891 he was member of Prussian House of Lords. From 1874 to 1885 he was also member of German Reichstag.

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Important facts

Born
21 October 1825, Lippstadt
Birth century
19th century
Died
17 March 1895, Haus Alst
Occupation
Politician, land owner
Nationality
Germany
Positions held
Member of the Reichstag of the German Empire, Member of the Prussian House of Lords, Member of the Prussian House of Representatives, Member of the Customs Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst?

German politician (1825-1895)

When was Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst born?

Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst was born on 21 October 1825 in Lippstadt.

When did Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst die?

Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst died on 17 March 1895 in Haus Alst.

What was Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst's occupation?

Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst was a politician and land owner.

What nationality was Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst?

Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst

· Wikidata: Q873354

· DBpedia: Burghard Freiherr von Schorlemer-Alst

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