Daniel Wildenstein

art dealer and historian, race horse owner and breeder (1917 – 2001)
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Daniel Wildenstein

Summary

Daniel Wildenstein is a human[1]. He was born in Verrières-le-Buisson[2]. He was born on +1917-09-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on +2001-10-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], art historian[7], businessperson[8], and art dealer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Wildenstein was born in Verrières-le-Buisson[2].
  • Daniel Wildenstein died in Paris[4].
  • Daniel Wildenstein passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[11].
  • Daniel Wildenstein was born on +1917-09-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Daniel Wildenstein was born on +1917-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Daniel Wildenstein died on +2001-10-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Daniel Wildenstein died on +2001-01-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Daniel Wildenstein's father was Georges Wildenstein[15].
  • Daniel Wildenstein's mother was Jane Wildenstein[16].
  • Among Daniel Wildenstein's spouses was Martine Kapferer[17].
  • Among Daniel Wildenstein's spouses was Sylvia Wildenstein[18].
  • A child of Daniel Wildenstein was Guy Wildenstein[19].
  • A child of Daniel Wildenstein was Alec N. Wildenstein[20].
  • Daniel Wildenstein held citizenship in France[21].
  • Daniel Wildenstein worked as an art collector[6].
  • Daniel Wildenstein worked as an art historian[7].
  • Daniel Wildenstein worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Daniel Wildenstein's professions included art dealer[9].
  • Among Daniel Wildenstein's employers was Wildenstein & Company[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Wildenstein is Wildenstein Index Number[23].
  • Daniel Wildenstein was a member of Wildenstein Institute[24].
  • Daniel Wildenstein was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[25].
  • Daniel Wildenstein is recorded as male[26].
  • Daniel Wildenstein's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Daniel Wildenstein's place of birth was Verrières-le-Buisson[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1917-09-11T00:00:00Z[3] and +1917-01-01T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Georges Wildenstein[15]. His mother was Jane Wildenstein[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], art historian[7], businessperson[8], and art dealer[9]. Among Daniel Wildenstein's employers was Wildenstein & Company[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Daniel Wildenstein is Wildenstein Index Number[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Martine Kapferer[17] and Sylvia Wildenstein[18]. Children include Guy Wildenstein[19], an art dealer[28], b. 1945[29], of United States[30], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[31] and Alec N. Wildenstein[20], an art dealer[32], 1940–2008[33], of United States[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2001-10-23T00:00:00Z[5] and +2001-01-01T00:00:00Z[13]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[35], in France[36], founded in -0300[37] and 8th arrondissement of Paris[11], a municipal arrondissement of France[38], in France[39], founded in 1860[40]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Daniel Wildenstein ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Wildenstein born?

Born in Verrières-le-Buisson[2], Daniel Wildenstein…

Where did Daniel Wildenstein die?

Daniel Wildenstein passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Daniel Wildenstein's parents?

Daniel Wildenstein's father was Georges Wildenstein[15]. Daniel Wildenstein's mother was Jane Wildenstein[16].

Who was Daniel Wildenstein married to?

Daniel Wildenstein's spouses include Martine Kapferer[17] and Sylvia Wildenstein[18].

What did Daniel Wildenstein do for work?

Daniel Wildenstein worked as art collector[6], art historian[7], businessperson[8], and art dealer[9].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Bitter Spoils. vanityfair.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . The Inheritance Case That Could Unravel an Art Dynasty. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer Wildenstein & Company
    Described by source Daniel Wildenstein, 84, Head of Art-World Dynasty, Dies
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship France
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