Alexander von Wagner

Hungarian painter and professor (1838-1919)
Person human Q680053
Alexander von Wagner
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Alexander von Wagner

Summary

Alexander von Wagner is a human[1]. Born in Pest[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1838[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on January 19, 1919[5]. He worked as a painter[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Wagner's place of birth was Pest[2].
  • Alexander von Wagner passed away in Munich[4].
  • Alexander von Wagner was born on April 16, 1838[3].
  • Alexander von Wagner was born on January 1, 1838[10].
  • Alexander von Wagner died on January 19, 1919[5].
  • Alexander von Wagner died on January 1, 1919[11].
  • Burial took place at Munich[12].
  • Alexander von Wagner held citizenship in Hungary[13].
  • Alexander von Wagner held citizenship in Austrian Empire[14].
  • Alexander von Wagner's professions included painter[6].
  • Alexander von Wagner's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Alexander von Wagner's professions included teacher[8].
  • Alexander von Wagner's field of work was painting[15].
  • Alexander von Wagner was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16].
  • Alexander von Wagner was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[17].
  • Alexander von Wagner was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[18].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Wagner was Franciszek Żmurko[19].
  • A notable student of Alexander von Wagner was Gabriel von Hackl[20].
  • Alexander von Wagner received the Order of Saint Michael[21].
  • Alexander von Wagner is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander von Wagner's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander von Wagner's genre is history painting[24].
  • Alexander von Wagner's Commons category is recorded as Sándor Wagner[25].
  • Alexander von Wagner's family name is recorded as Wagner[26].
  • Alexander von Wagner's given name is recorded as Sándor[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Wagner's place of birth was Pest[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 16, 1838[3] and January 1, 1838[10].

Education

Educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[17], an academy of fine arts[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1808[30], headquartered in Munich[31] and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[18], an academy of fine arts[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1692[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]. Studied under Henrik Weber[36], a painter[37], 1818–1866[38], of Hungary[39] and Karl von Piloty[40], a painter[41], 1826–1886[42], of Kingdom of Bavaria[43], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8]. Alexander von Wagner's field of work was painting[15]. He was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16]. Notable students include Franciszek Żmurko[19], a painter[45], 1859–1910[46], of Austria–Hungary[47], specialised in painting[48] and Gabriel von Hackl[20], a painter[49], 1843–1926[50], of Austria–Hungary[51].

Recognition

Alexander von Wagner received the Order of Saint Michael[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 19, 1919[5] and January 1, 1919[11]. Alexander von Wagner died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Munich[12].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Wagner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Wagner born?

Alexander von Wagner's place of birth was Pest[2].

Where did Alexander von Wagner die?

Alexander von Wagner passed away in Munich[4].

What did Alexander von Wagner do for work?

Alexander von Wagner worked as painter[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8].

Where did Alexander von Wagner go to school?

Alexander von Wagner was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[17] and Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[18].

What awards did Alexander von Wagner receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  27. [40] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Franciszek Żmurko, Gabriel von Hackl
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, university teacher, teacher
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  3. 28d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre history painting
    Award received
    Field of work
    Place of birth Pest
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