Ernst Mayer

German sculptor (1796–1844)
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Summary

Ernst Mayer was born on June 24, 1796[1], in Ludwigsburg[2]. He died on January 21, 1844[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], restorer[6], and artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Alter Südfriedhof[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: art of sculpture[11]
  • Influenced by: Antonio Isopi[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Movement: Classicism[14]
  • Commons category: Ernst Mayer (sculptor)[15]
  • Family name: Mayer[16]
  • Given name: Ernst[17]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]
  • P14927: 117557994[22]

Why It Matters

Ernst Mayer has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

He has been cited as an influence by Johann Halbig[25], a sculptor[26], 1814–1882[27], of Germany[28], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of Merit of St Michael (Bavaria)[29], specialised in art of sculpture[30].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Mayer born?

Ernst Mayer's place of birth was Ludwigsburg[2].

Where did Ernst Mayer die?

Ernst Mayer passed away in Munich[4].

What did Ernst Mayer do for work?

Ernst Mayer worked as a sculptor[5], restorer[6], and artist[7].

Who did Ernst Mayer influence?

Ernst Mayer has been cited as an influence by Johann Halbig[25].

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  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . alter-suedfriedhof.de. Retrieved . alter-suedfriedhof.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 117557994
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  2. 23d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artists of the world id → 00097689
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  3. 20w ago · Bruno413 · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image of grave → 05-15-56-57-Grab-Ernst-Mayer-Alter-Suedl-Friedhof-Muenchen.j
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → sculptor, restorer, artist
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Ludwigsburg
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