Ferdinand Kobell

German artist (1740-1799)
Person human Q1167664
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Ferdinand Kobell

Summary

Ferdinand Kobell is a human[1]. Born in Mannheim[2], he… he was born on June 7, 1740[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on February 1, 1799[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], and graphic artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Kobell was born in Mannheim[2].
  • Ferdinand Kobell passed away in Munich[4].
  • Ferdinand Kobell was born on June 7, 1740[3].
  • Ferdinand Kobell died on February 1, 1799[5].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's father was Q138317769[10].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's mother was Q138317774[11].
  • Among Ferdinand Kobell's spouses was Q138318570[12].
  • A child of Ferdinand Kobell was Egid von Kobell[13].
  • A child of Ferdinand Kobell was Wilhelm von Kobell[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand Kobell was Q138318577[15].
  • Ferdinand Kobell held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Ferdinand Kobell worked as a painter[6].
  • Ferdinand Kobell worked as a printmaker[7].
  • Ferdinand Kobell worked as a graphic artist[8].
  • Ferdinand Kobell was educated at Heidelberg University[17].
  • Ferdinand Kobell is recorded as male[18].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand Kobell[20].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's family name is recorded as Kobell[21].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[22].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[25].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ferdinand Kobell[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ferdinand Kobell's place of birth was Mannheim[2]. He was born on June 7, 1740[3]. His father was Q138317769[10]. His mother was Q138317774[11].

Education

Ferdinand Kobell's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], and graphic artist[8].

Personal Life

Among Ferdinand Kobell's spouses was Q138318570[12]. Children include Egid von Kobell[13], a politician[28], 1772–1847[29], of Kingdom of Bavaria[30]; Wilhelm von Kobell[14], a painter[31], 1766–1853[32], of Kingdom of Bavaria[33]; and Q138318577[15].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Kobell died on February 1, 1799[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Kobell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Kobell born?

Ferdinand Kobell's place of birth was Mannheim[2].

Where did Ferdinand Kobell die?

Ferdinand Kobell died in Munich[4].

Who were Ferdinand Kobell's parents?

Ferdinand Kobell's father was Q138317769[10]. Ferdinand Kobell's mother was Q138317774[11].

Who was Ferdinand Kobell married to?

Ferdinand Kobell's spouses include Q138318570[12].

What did Ferdinand Kobell do for work?

Ferdinand Kobell worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], and graphic artist[8].

Where did Ferdinand Kobell go to school?

Ferdinand Kobell was educated at Heidelberg University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, printmaker, graphic artist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31702|batch #31702]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (3)"
  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Family name Kobell
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Citizenship
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30842|batch #30842]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (1)"
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