August von Kreling

German artist (1818-1876)
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August von Kreling
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August von Kreling

Summary

August von Kreling is a human[1]. He was born in Osnabrück[2]. He was born on January 1, 1818[3]. He passed away in Nuremberg[4]. He died on January 1, 1876[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], illustrator[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • August von Kreling's place of birth was Osnabrück[2].
  • August von Kreling died in Nuremberg[4].
  • August von Kreling was born on January 1, 1818[3].
  • August von Kreling was born on May 23, 1819[11].
  • August von Kreling died on January 1, 1876[5].
  • August von Kreling died on April 23, 1876[12].
  • A child of August von Kreling was Wilhelm Kreling[13].
  • August von Kreling held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • August von Kreling's professions included sculptor[6].
  • August von Kreling's professions included illustrator[7].
  • August von Kreling's professions included painter[8].
  • August von Kreling's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Among August von Kreling's employers was Academy of Fine Arts, Nuremberg[15].
  • A notable student of August von Kreling was Karl Jäger[16].
  • A notable student of August von Kreling was Ludwig von Löfftz[17].
  • A notable student of August von Kreling was Anton Seitz[18].
  • August von Kreling received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19].
  • August von Kreling received the honorary citizen of Nuremberg[20].
  • August von Kreling is recorded as male[21].
  • August von Kreling's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • August von Kreling's Commons category is recorded as August von Kreling[23].
  • August von Kreling's given name is recorded as August[24].
  • August von Kreling studied under Peter von Cornelius[25].
  • August von Kreling's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • August von Kreling's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

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Origins and Family

August von Kreling was born in Osnabrück[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1818[3] and May 23, 1819[11].

Education

August von Kreling studied under Peter von Cornelius[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], illustrator[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9]. August von Kreling was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Nuremberg[15]. Notable students include Karl Jäger[16], a painter[28], 1833–1887[29], of Germany[30], specialised in painting[31]; Ludwig von Löfftz[17], a painter[32], 1845–1910[33], of Grand Duchy of Hesse[34], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[35]; and Anton Seitz[18], a painter[36], 1829–1900[37], of Kingdom of Bavaria[38], awarded the honorary citizenship[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19], an order[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1980[42] and honorary citizen of Nuremberg[20], an award[43], in Germany[44].

Personal Life

A child of August von Kreling was Wilhelm Kreling[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1876[5] and April 23, 1876[12]. August von Kreling passed away in Nuremberg[4].

Why It Matters

August von Kreling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was August von Kreling born?

August von Kreling was born in Osnabrück[2].

Where did August von Kreling die?

August von Kreling passed away in Nuremberg[4].

What did August von Kreling do for work?

August von Kreling worked as sculptor[6], illustrator[7], painter[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did August von Kreling receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19] and honorary citizen of Nuremberg[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Frick Art Research Library Photoarchive. wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Frick Art Research Library Photoarchive. wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student of Peter von Cornelius
    Employer Academy of Fine Arts, Nuremberg
    Place of birth Osnabrück
    Child Wilhelm Kreling
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