Adolf von Becker
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Summary
Adolf von Becker is a human[1]. Born in Helsinki[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1831[3]. He died in Vevey[4]. He died on January 1, 1909[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Helsinki[2].
- Adolf von Becker passed away in Vevey[4].
- Adolf von Becker was born on January 1, 1831[3].
- Adolf von Becker was born on August 14, 1831[8].
- Adolf von Becker died on January 1, 1909[5].
- Adolf von Becker died on August 23, 1909[9].
- Adolf von Becker's father was Reinhold von Becker[10].
- Adolf von Becker held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
- Swedish was Adolf von Becker's native language[12].
- Adolf von Becker is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[13].
- Adolf von Becker worked as a painter[6].
- Adolf von Becker's field of work was painting[14].
- Adolf von Becker's education included a stint at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[15].
- A notable student of Adolf von Becker was Akseli Gallen-Kallela[16].
- A notable student of Adolf von Becker was Helene Schjerfbeck[17].
- A notable student of Adolf von Becker was Elin Danielson-Gambogi[18].
- A notable student of Adolf von Becker was Helena Westermarck[19].
- A notable student of Adolf von Becker was Ellen Thesleff[20].
- A notable student of Adolf von Becker was Maria Wiik[21].
- Adolf von Becker is recorded as male[22].
- Adolf von Becker's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Adolf von Becker is associated with the realism movement[24].
- Adolf von Becker's genre is portrait[25].
- Adolf von Becker's genre is genre painting[26].
- Adolf von Becker's genre is realism[27].
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Origins and Family
Adolf von Becker was born in Helsinki[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1831[3] and August 14, 1831[8]. His father was Reinhold von Becker[10]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[13]. Swedish was his native language[12].
Education
Adolf von Becker was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[15]. Studied under Thomas Couture[28], a painter[29], 1815–1879[30], of France[31], awarded the Second Great Prize of Rome[32], specialised in painting[33] and Léon Bonnat[34], a painter[35], 1833–1922[36], of France[37], awarded the Prix de Rome[38].
Career and Affiliations
Adolf von Becker worked as a painter[6]. His field of work was painting[14]. Notable students include Akseli Gallen-Kallela[16], a painter[39], 1865–1931[40], of Finland[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42], specialised in painting[43]; Helene Schjerfbeck[17], a painter[44], 1862–1946[45], of Finland[46], awarded the Badge of Merit of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[47], specialised in painting[48]; Elin Danielson-Gambogi[18], a painter[49], 1861–1919[50], of Grand Duchy of Finland[51], awarded the Ducat Prize[52], specialised in painting[53]; Helena Westermarck[19], a painter[54], 1857–1938[55], of Finland[56], awarded the Ducat Prize[57], specialised in literature[58]; Ellen Thesleff[20], a painter[59], 1869–1954[60], of Finland[61], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[62], specialised in painting[63]; and Maria Wiik[21], a painter[64], 1853–1928[65], of Finland[66], awarded the Ducat Prize[67], specialised in painting[68].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 1, 1909[5] and August 23, 1909[9]. Adolf von Becker died in Vevey[4].
Why It Matters
Adolf von Becker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
FAQs
Where was Adolf von Becker born?
Adolf von Becker's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
Where did Adolf von Becker die?
Adolf von Becker died in Vevey[4].
Who were Adolf von Becker's parents?
Adolf von Becker's father was Reinhold von Becker[10].
What did Adolf von Becker do for work?
Adolf von Becker worked as painter[6].
Where did Adolf von Becker go to school?
Adolf von Becker was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[15].