von Definition
a preposition used in German surnames indicating nobility or aristocracy.
Using von: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "von" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Ludwig van Beethoven
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Karl von Clausewitz
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Otto von Bismarck
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Summary: von in Brief
'Von' [vɒn] is a preposition used in German surnames to indicate nobility or aristocracy. It is commonly found in the names of famous historical figures such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Karl von Clausewitz, and Otto von Bismarck.
