Alfred Lichtwark
German art historian (1852–1914)
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Summary
Alfred Lichtwark was born on January 14, 1852[1], in Reitbrook[2]. He died on January 13, 1914[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], photographer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 14, 1852[9]
- Place of burial: Ohlsdorf Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: Hamburg[11]
- Position held: museum director[12]
- Employer: Hamburger Kunsthalle[13]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[14], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Alfred Lichtwark[17]
- Archives at: Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky[18], Kunsthalle Hamburg, Library[19]
- Family name: Lichtwark[20]
- Given name: Alfred[21]
- Work location: Hamburg[22]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[23], Hamburg Biographies[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
- Commons Creator page: Alfred Lichtwark[26]
- Name in native language: Alfred Lichtwark[27]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1886[28]
- End of work period: January 1, 1914[29]
- Has works in the collection: Hamburger Kunsthalle[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
Why It Matters
Alfred Lichtwark has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Lichtwark born?
Alfred Lichtwark was born in Reitbrook[2].
Where did Alfred Lichtwark die?
Alfred Lichtwark passed away in Hamburg[4].
What did Alfred Lichtwark do for work?
Alfred Lichtwark worked as an art historian[5], photographer[6], and writer[7].
Where did Alfred Lichtwark go to school?
Alfred Lichtwark was educated at Leipzig University[14] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].