André Jolles

German art historian (1874–1946)
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André Jolles

Summary

André Jolles is a human[1]. Born in Den Helder[2], he… he was born on August 7, 1874[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on February 22, 1946[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], university teacher[7], literary critic[8], non-fiction writer[9], and literary scholar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • André Jolles's place of birth was Den Helder[2].
  • André Jolles died in Leipzig[4].
  • André Jolles was born on August 7, 1874[3].
  • André Jolles was born on January 1, 1874[12].
  • André Jolles died on February 22, 1946[5].
  • André Jolles died on January 1, 1946[13].
  • A child of André Jolles was Barbara S. Wackernagel[14].
  • André Jolles held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • André Jolles held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[16].
  • German was André Jolles's native language[17].
  • André Jolles's professions included art historian[6].
  • André Jolles's professions included university teacher[7].
  • André Jolles worked as a literary critic[8].
  • André Jolles worked as a non-fiction writer[9].
  • André Jolles's professions included literary scholar[10].
  • André Jolles worked as a man of letters[18].
  • André Jolles's field of work was literary studies[19].
  • André Jolles's field of work was art history[20].
  • Among André Jolles's employers was Leipzig University[21].
  • Among André Jolles's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[22].
  • André Jolles was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • André Jolles was employed by Ghent University[24].
  • André Jolles was educated at Leiden University[25].
  • André Jolles was educated at University of Freiburg[26].
  • André Jolles received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[27].

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Origins and Family

André Jolles's place of birth was Den Helder[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 7, 1874[3] and January 1, 1874[12]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[25], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and University of Freiburg[26], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], university teacher[7], literary critic[8], non-fiction writer[9], literary scholar[10], and man of letters[18]. Fields of work include literary studies[19], an academic discipline[36] and art history[20], an academic discipline[37]. Employers include Leipzig University[21], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1409[40], headquartered in Leipzig[41]; Frederick William University Berlin[22], a university[42], in Prussia[43], founded in 1828[44]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1809[47], headquartered in Berlin[48]; and Ghent University[24], a public university[49], in Belgium[50], founded in 1817[51], headquartered in Ghent[52].

Recognition

André Jolles received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[27].

Personal Life

A child of André Jolles was Barbara S. Wackernagel[14]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 22, 1946[5] and January 1, 1946[13]. André Jolles passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

André Jolles ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was André Jolles born?

André Jolles was born in Den Helder[2].

Where did André Jolles die?

André Jolles passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did André Jolles do for work?

André Jolles worked as art historian[6], university teacher[7], literary critic[8], non-fiction writer[9], and literary scholar[10].

Where did André Jolles go to school?

André Jolles was educated at Leiden University[25] and University of Freiburg[26].

What awards did André Jolles receive?

Honors received include Goethe Medal for Art and Science[27].

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  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . UGentMemorialis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . UGentMemorialis. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . 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. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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