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William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

1860 – 1923

Danish politician and diplomat

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About William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

Lived 1860 – 1923 (aged 63). William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was a Danish politician and diplomat.

Carl William Count Ahlefeldt-Laurvig (2 May 1860 – 29 November 1923) was a Danish politician and diplomat. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1908 to 1909 and 1910 to 1913.

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Important facts

Born

2 May 1860, Tranekær Slot

Birth century

19th century

Died

29 November 1923, Copenhagen

Occupation

Politician, diplomat

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Positions held

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog

Also known as

Carl William Count Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's

Hermann von Helmholtz

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig?

Danish politician and diplomat (1860-1923)

When was William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig born?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was born on 2 May 1860 in Tranekær Slot.

When did William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig die?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig died on 29 November 1923 in Copenhagen.

What was William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig's occupation?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was a politician and diplomat.

What nationality was William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig?

William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

· Wikidata: Q5543951

· DBpedia: William Ahlefeldt-Laurvig

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