Eduard von der Heydt

banker, art collector, Nazi (1882-1964)
Person human Q1290744
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Eduard von der Heydt

Summary

Eduard von der Heydt is a human[1]. Born in Elberfeld[2], he… he was born on September 26, 1882[3]. He passed away in Ascona[4]. He died on April 3, 1964[5]. He worked as a banker[6], diplomat[7], and art collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eduard von der Heydt's place of birth was Elberfeld[2].
  • Eduard von der Heydt died in Ascona[4].
  • Eduard von der Heydt was born on September 26, 1882[3].
  • Eduard von der Heydt died on April 3, 1964[5].
  • Eduard von der Heydt is buried at Q42306020[10].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's father was August von der Heydt[11].
  • Eduard von der Heydt held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Eduard von der Heydt held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's professions included banker[6].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's professions included art collector[8].
  • Eduard von der Heydt received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's religion is recorded as reformed[15].
  • Eduard von der Heydt is recorded as male[16].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's noble title is recorded as baron[18].
  • Eduard von der Heydt was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's Commons category is recorded as Eduard von der Heydt[20].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's archives at is recorded as Von der Heydt Museum[21].
  • Eduard von der Heydt was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Eduard von der Heydt was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's family name is recorded as Heydt[24].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's given name is recorded as Eduard[25].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's work location is recorded as Germany[26].
  • Eduard von der Heydt's work location is recorded as The Hague[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Elberfeld[2], Eduard von der Heydt… he was born on September 26, 1882[3]. His father was August von der Heydt[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6], diplomat[7], and art collector[8].

Recognition

Eduard von der Heydt received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

Personal Life

Eduard von der Heydt's religion is recorded as reformed[15]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].

Death and Burial

Eduard von der Heydt died on April 3, 1964[5]. He passed away in Ascona[4]. Burial took place at Q42306020[10].

Why It Matters

Eduard von der Heydt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Eduard von der Heydt born?

Born in Elberfeld[2], Eduard von der Heydt…

Where did Eduard von der Heydt die?

Eduard von der Heydt passed away in Ascona[4].

Who were Eduard von der Heydt's parents?

Eduard von der Heydt's father was August von der Heydt[11].

What did Eduard von der Heydt do for work?

Eduard von der Heydt worked as banker[6], diplomat[7], and art collector[8].

What awards did Eduard von der Heydt receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Geheim-Depot Schweiz : wie Banken am Holocaust verdienen. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . lootedart.com. lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 21d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Q20638714
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P25]]: [[Q20638714]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator|Relator2]]"
  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation banker, diplomat, art collector
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participated in conflict World War I, World War II
    Significant person C. T. Loo, Karl With, Alfred Salmony +1
    Sex or gender male
    Start of work period +1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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