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Friedrich von Löwis of Menar

1767 – 1824

Russian military personnel of Baltic German origin

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About Friedrich von Löwis of Menar

Lived 1767 – 1824 (aged 56). Friedrich von Löwis of Menar was a Russian military officer.

Friedrich von Löwis of Menar (; ) was a Russian lieutenant-general of Scottish origin, who served in the Imperial Russian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. His family (the family name commonly spelled in English as Lewis) came from South Scotland to Sweden around 1630. By the time of Friedrich's birth, it had become a well-established noble family settled in Livonia in the Russian Empire.

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Important facts

Born

6 September 1767, Haapsalu

Birth century

18th century

Died

16 April 1824

Occupation

Military officer

Nationality

Russian Empire

Awards

Knight of the Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of St. Vladimir, 2nd class; Gold Sword for Bravery; Order of St. George, 3rd class; Order of St. George, 4th class; Order of St. Alexander Nevsky; Order of St. Anna; Order of St. George; Order of St. Vladimir

Also known as

Fedor Fedorovich Leviz, Fyodor Fyodorovich Leviz

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Friedrich von Löwis of Menar's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich von Löwis of Menar?

Russian military personnel of Baltic German origin (1767-1824)

When was Friedrich von Löwis of Menar born?

Friedrich von Löwis of Menar was born on 6 September 1767 in Haapsalu.

When did Friedrich von Löwis of Menar die?

Friedrich von Löwis of Menar died on 16 April 1824.

What was Friedrich von Löwis of Menar's occupation?

Friedrich von Löwis of Menar was a military officer.

What nationality was Friedrich von Löwis of Menar?

Friedrich von Löwis of Menar was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich von Löwis of Menar

· Wikidata: Q2383634

· DBpedia: Friedrich von Löwis of Menar

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