Edward Wittig

Polish sculptor (1879–1941)
Person human Q5345965
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Edward Wittig

Summary

Edward Wittig is a human[1]. Born in Warsaw[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1879[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on March 3, 1941[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Wittig's place of birth was Warsaw[2].
  • Edward Wittig died in Warsaw[4].
  • Edward Wittig was born on September 20, 1879[3].
  • Edward Wittig was born on September 22, 1879[8].
  • Edward Wittig died on March 3, 1941[5].
  • Edward Wittig is buried at Powązki Cemetery[9].
  • Edward Wittig held citizenship in Congress Poland[10].
  • Edward Wittig held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[11].
  • Edward Wittig worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Among Edward Wittig's employers was Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw[12].
  • Among Edward Wittig's employers was Warsaw University of Technology[13].
  • Among Edward Wittig's employers was Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[14].
  • Edward Wittig was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[15].
  • Edward Wittig was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].
  • A notable student of Edward Wittig was Aleksander Żurakowski[17].
  • Edward Wittig received the Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[18].
  • Edward Wittig was a member of Q9325118[19].
  • Edward Wittig is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Wittig's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Wittig's Commons category is recorded as Edward Wittig[22].
  • Edward Wittig's family name is recorded as Wittig[23].
  • Edward Wittig's given name is recorded as Edward[24].
  • Edward Wittig's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25].
  • Edward Wittig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[26].
  • Edward Wittig's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Wittig's place of birth was Warsaw[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 20, 1879[3] and September 22, 1879[8].

Education

Educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[15], an academy of fine arts[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1692[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1797[34], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Wittig's professions included sculptor[6]. Employers include Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw[12], an academy of fine arts[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1816[38], headquartered in Warsaw[39]; Warsaw University of Technology[13], a polytechnic[40], in Poland[41], founded in 1899[42], headquartered in Warsaw[43]; and Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow[14], an academy of fine arts[44], in Poland[45], founded in 1818[46]. A notable student of him was Aleksander Żurakowski[17].

Recognition

Edward Wittig received the Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[18].

Death and Burial

Edward Wittig died on March 3, 1941[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. Burial took place at Powązki Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Edward Wittig has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Wittig born?

Born in Warsaw[2], Edward Wittig…

Where did Edward Wittig die?

Edward Wittig died in Warsaw[4].

What did Edward Wittig do for work?

Edward Wittig worked as sculptor[6].

Where did Edward Wittig go to school?

Edward Wittig was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[15] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].

What awards did Edward Wittig receive?

Honors received include Golden Laurel of the Polish Academy of Literature[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . graptolite.net. graptolite.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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