Alfred Flechtheim

German Jewish art dealer, persecuted by Nazis (1878-1937)
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Alfred Flechtheim

Summary

Alfred Flechtheim is a human[1]. Born in Münster[2], he… he was born on April 1, 1878[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 9, 1937[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], art dealer[7], refugee[8], art collector[9], and publisher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Flechtheim's place of birth was Münster[2].
  • Alfred Flechtheim died in London[4].
  • Alfred Flechtheim was born on April 1, 1878[3].
  • Alfred Flechtheim died on March 9, 1937[5].
  • Among Alfred Flechtheim's spouses was Bertha Flechtheim[12].
  • Alfred Flechtheim held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's professions included art historian[6].
  • Alfred Flechtheim worked as an art dealer[7].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's professions included refugee[8].
  • Alfred Flechtheim worked as an art collector[9].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's professions included publisher[10].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's professions included journalist[14].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's field of work was art commerce[15].
  • Alfred Flechtheim is recorded as male[16].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Flechtheim[18].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's archives at is recorded as Mayor Gallery[19].
  • Alfred Flechtheim was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's family name is recorded as Flechtheim[21].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's given name is recorded as Alfred[22].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's significant event is recorded as persecution of Jews[23].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's significant event is recorded as restitution[24].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's significant event is recorded as Aryanization[25].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's significant event is recorded as claim for restitution of an artwork[26].
  • Alfred Flechtheim's significant event is recorded as Internationale Kunstausstellung des Sonderbundes Westdeutscher Kunstfreunde und Kunstler zu Coeln 1912[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Flechtheim's place of birth was Münster[2]. He was born on April 1, 1878[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], art dealer[7], refugee[8], art collector[9], publisher[10], and journalist[14]. Alfred Flechtheim's field of work was art commerce[15].

Personal Life

Alfred Flechtheim was married to Bertha Flechtheim[12].

Death and Burial

Alfred Flechtheim died on March 9, 1937[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Flechtheim ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Flechtheim born?

Alfred Flechtheim was born in Münster[2].

Where did Alfred Flechtheim die?

Alfred Flechtheim passed away in London[4].

Who was Alfred Flechtheim married to?

Alfred Flechtheim's spouses include Bertha Flechtheim[12].

What did Alfred Flechtheim do for work?

Alfred Flechtheim worked as art historian[6], art dealer[7], refugee[8], art collector[9], and publisher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . alfredflechtheim.com. alfredflechtheim.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . George Grosz's Heirs Sue MOMA on Paintings. alfredflechtheim.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . observer.com. observer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Two Expressionist Masterworks Restituted to the Heirs of Collector, Dealer and Bon Vivant Alfred Flechtheim. reuters.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Two Expressionist Masterworks Restituted to the Heirs of Collector, Dealer and Bon Vivant Alfred Flechtheim. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Depicted by "Es ist was Wahnsinniges mit der Kunst": Alfred Flechtheim. Sammler, Kunsthändler und Verleger, Heirs of Jewish art dealer sue German state for return of Nazi-looted artwork, Guggenheim to return Kirchner painting to heirs of Jewish dealer +8
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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