Alois Riegl

Austrian art historian (1858-1905)
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Alois Riegl
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Alois Riegl

Summary

Alois Riegl is a human[1]. Born in Linz[2], he… he was born on +1858-01-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on +1905-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], pedagogue[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Linz[2], Alois Riegl…
  • Alois Riegl passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Alois Riegl was born on +1858-01-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alois Riegl was born on +1858-01-04T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Alois Riegl died on +1905-06-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alois Riegl's father was Jan Otakar Riegl[13].
  • Alois Riegl held citizenship in Austrian Empire[14].
  • Alois Riegl worked as an art historian[6].
  • Alois Riegl's professions included writer[7].
  • Alois Riegl worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Alois Riegl worked as a pedagogue[9].
  • Alois Riegl worked as a teacher[10].
  • Alois Riegl worked as an aesthetician[15].
  • Alois Riegl's field of work was art history[16].
  • Alois Riegl's field of work was historic preservation[17].
  • Among Alois Riegl's employers was University of Vienna[18].
  • Alois Riegl's education included a stint at University of Vienna[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Alois Riegl is Q107637737[20].
  • Alois Riegl was a member of Vienna School of Art History[21].
  • Alois Riegl was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Alois Riegl was a member of Austrian Archaeological Institute[23].
  • Alois Riegl's image is recorded as Alois Riegl.jpg[24].
  • Alois Riegl is recorded as male[25].
  • Alois Riegl's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alois Riegl's movement is recorded as formalism[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Linz[2], Alois Riegl… Recorded date of birth include +1858-01-14T00:00:00Z[3] and +1858-01-04T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Jan Otakar Riegl[13].

Education

Alois Riegl's education included a stint at University of Vienna[19]. Studied under Franz Brentano[28], a philosopher[29], 1838–1917[30], of Kingdom of Prussia[31], specialised in philosophy[32]; Alexius Meinong[33], a philosopher[34], 1853–1920[35], of Austrian Empire[36], specialised in philosophy[37]; Max Büdinger[38], a historian[39], 1828–1902[40], of German Empire[41]; and Moritz Thausing[42], an art historian[43], 1838–1884[44], of Austria[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], pedagogue[9], teacher[10], and aesthetician[15]. Fields of work include art history[16], an academic discipline[46] and historic preservation[17], a field of study[47]. Among Alois Riegl's employers was University of Vienna[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alois Riegl is Q107637737[20].

Death and Burial

Alois Riegl died on +1905-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Vienna[4].

Why It Matters

Alois Riegl ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He has been cited as an influence by Wilhelm Worringer[50], an art historian[51], 1881–1965[52], of Germany[53], specialised in philosophy[54] and Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti[55], an art historian[56], 1910–1987[57], of Italy[58], awarded the Viareggio Prize[59], specialised in Italian art[60].

FAQs

Where was Alois Riegl born?

Alois Riegl was born in Linz[2].

Where did Alois Riegl die?

Alois Riegl died in Vienna[4].

Who were Alois Riegl's parents?

Alois Riegl's father was Jan Otakar Riegl[13].

What did Alois Riegl do for work?

Alois Riegl worked as art historian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], pedagogue[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Alois Riegl go to school?

Alois Riegl was educated at University of Vienna[19].

Who did Alois Riegl influence?

Alois Riegl has been cited as an influence by Wilhelm Worringer[50] and Carlo Ludovico Ragghianti[55].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Austrian Parliament personal database. wikidata.org.
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  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Biographisches Lexikon des Landes Österreich ob der Enns. literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . literature.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.
  28. [38] . wikidata.org.
  29. [42] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [55] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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