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Friedrich von der Trenck

Prussian army officer, adventurer, and author (1726-1794)

Friedrich von der Trenck has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 16, 1726 in Haldensleben, Germany.

Born

February 16, 1726

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: July 25, 1794

Birthplace
Haldensleben, Germany
Professions
writer, military officer
Citizenship
Kingdom of Prussia

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 16, 1726 (Trenck, Friedrich Freiherr (BLKÖ); Croatian Encyclopedia; SNAC; BnF authorities) or February 16, 1727 (Integrated Authority File).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Friedrich von der Trenck

Pseudonyms
C. M. Rittler

Family

Spouse
Anna Amalia of Prussia, Abbess of Quedlinburg

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Friedrich von der Trenck born?

Friedrich von der Trenck was born in Haldensleben, Germany.

When did Friedrich von der Trenck die?

Friedrich von der Trenck died on July 25, 1794.