Arnold Genthe

American photographer (1869-1942)
Person human Q216070
Arnold Genthe
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Arnold Genthe

Summary

Arnold Genthe is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1869[3]. He died in New Milford[4]. He died on August 9, 1942[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], journalist[7], and designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arnold Genthe was born in Berlin[2].
  • Arnold Genthe passed away in New Milford[4].
  • Arnold Genthe was born on January 8, 1869[3].
  • Arnold Genthe died on August 9, 1942[5].
  • Arnold Genthe's father was Hermann Genthe[10].
  • Arnold Genthe held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Arnold Genthe held citizenship in German Empire[12].
  • Arnold Genthe held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Arnold Genthe worked as a photographer[6].
  • Arnold Genthe worked as a journalist[7].
  • Arnold Genthe's professions included designer[8].
  • Arnold Genthe's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].
  • Arnold Genthe received the American Book Awards[15].
  • Arnold Genthe is recorded as male[16].
  • Arnold Genthe's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Arnold Genthe's Commons category is recorded as Arnold Genthe[18].
  • Arnold Genthe's family name is recorded as Genthe[19].
  • Arnold Genthe's given name is recorded as Arnold[20].
  • Arnold Genthe's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Arnold Genthe[21].
  • Arnold Genthe's Commons gallery is recorded as Arnold Genthe[22].
  • Arnold Genthe's described by source is recorded as Modern Times: Photography in the 20th Century[23].
  • Arnold Genthe's participant in is recorded as Documenta 6[24].
  • Arnold Genthe's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Arnold Genthe's Commons Creator page is recorded as Arnold Genthe[26].
  • Arnold Genthe's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arnold Genthe's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 8, 1869[3]. His father was Hermann Genthe[10].

Education

Arnold Genthe's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], journalist[7], and designer[8].

Recognition

Arnold Genthe received the American Book Awards[15].

Death and Burial

Arnold Genthe died on August 9, 1942[5]. He passed away in New Milford[4].

Why It Matters

Arnold Genthe ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Arnold Genthe born?

Born in Berlin[2], Arnold Genthe…

Where did Arnold Genthe die?

Arnold Genthe died in New Milford[4].

Who were Arnold Genthe's parents?

Arnold Genthe's father was Hermann Genthe[10].

What did Arnold Genthe do for work?

Arnold Genthe worked as photographer[6], journalist[7], and designer[8].

Where did Arnold Genthe go to school?

Arnold Genthe was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].

What awards did Arnold Genthe receive?

Honors received include American Book Awards[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . documenta.de. Retrieved . documenta.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Berlin
    Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena
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    Described by source Modern Times: Photography in the 20th Century
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