Bill Brandt

German-British photographer (1904–1983)
Person human Q63184
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Bill Brandt

Summary

Bill Brandt is a human[1]. He was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on May 3, 1904[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 20, 1983[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bill Brandt was born in Hamburg[2].
  • Bill Brandt died in London[4].
  • Bill Brandt was born on May 3, 1904[3].
  • Bill Brandt was born on April 3, 1904[11].
  • Bill Brandt died on December 20, 1983[5].
  • Bill Brandt's father was Ludwig Walther Brandt[12].
  • Bill Brandt's mother was Louise Merck[13].
  • Among Bill Brandt's spouses was Eva Boros[14].
  • Among Bill Brandt's spouses was Dorothy Anne Leslover[15].
  • Among Bill Brandt's spouses was Marjorie Becket[16].
  • Bill Brandt held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Bill Brandt held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Bill Brandt held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Bill Brandt worked as a photographer[6].
  • Bill Brandt's professions included war photographer[7].
  • Bill Brandt's professions included photojournalist[8].
  • Bill Brandt worked as a journalist[9].
  • Bill Brandt's field of work was photography[20].
  • Bill Brandt's field of work was photojournalism[21].
  • Bill Brandt's field of work was documentary photography[22].
  • Bill Brandt received the Royal Designer for Industry[23].
  • Bill Brandt is recorded as male[24].
  • Bill Brandt's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Bill Brandt is associated with the Symbolism movement[26].
  • Bill Brandt is associated with the surrealism movement[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bill Brandt was born in Hamburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 3, 1904[3] and April 3, 1904[11]. His father was Ludwig Walther Brandt[12]. His mother was Louise Merck[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and journalist[9]. Fields of work include photography[20], an artistic technique[28]; photojournalism[21], a journalism genre[29]; and documentary photography[22], a photography genre[30].

Recognition

Bill Brandt received the Royal Designer for Industry[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eva Boros[14], Dorothy Anne Leslover[15], and Marjorie Becket[16].

Death and Burial

Bill Brandt died on December 20, 1983[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Bill Brandt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Bill Brandt born?

Bill Brandt's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Bill Brandt die?

Bill Brandt died in London[4].

Who were Bill Brandt's parents?

Bill Brandt's father was Ludwig Walther Brandt[12]. Bill Brandt's mother was Louise Merck[13].

Who was Bill Brandt married to?

Bill Brandt's spouses include Eva Boros[14], Dorothy Anne Leslover[15], and Marjorie Becket[16].

What did Bill Brandt do for work?

Bill Brandt worked as photographer[6], war photographer[7], photojournalist[8], and journalist[9].

What awards did Bill Brandt receive?

Honors received include Royal Designer for Industry[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . moma.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website http://www.billbrandt.com/
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    Described by source Modern Times: Photography in the 20th Century
    Sibling Walther Brandt, Rolf Brandt, Augustus Brandt
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