Friedrich Gilly

German architect (1772–1800)
Person human Q62973
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Summary

Friedrich Gilly was born on February 16, 1772[1], in Szczecin[2]. He died on August 3, 1800[3], in Karlovy Vary[4]. He worked as an architect[5] and general contractor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (237 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Dąbie[8]
  • Father: David Gilly[9]
  • Mother: Q136375115[10]
  • Spouse: Elisabeth Maria Ulrike Hainchelin[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[12]
  • Student: Karl Friedrich Schinkel[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Friedrich Gilly[15]
  • Archives at: TIB special collections[16]
  • Cause of death: tuberculosis[17]
  • Family name: Gilly[18]
  • Given name: Friedrich[19]
  • Described at URL: https://kulturstiftung.org/biographien/gilly-friedrich-2[20], https://www.paretz-verein.de/seite/346853/friedrich-gilly.html[21]
  • Medical condition: tuberculosis[22]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[23]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[24], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
  • Commons Creator page: Friedrich Gilly[27]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1787[28]
  • End of work period: January 1, 1800[29]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[30]
  • Has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago[31]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]

Why It Matters

Friedrich Gilly has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Gilly born?

Friedrich Gilly's place of birth was Szczecin[2].

Where did Friedrich Gilly die?

Friedrich Gilly passed away in Karlovy Vary[4].

Who were Friedrich Gilly's parents?

Friedrich Gilly's father was David Gilly[9]. Friedrich Gilly's mother was Q136375115[10].

Who was Friedrich Gilly married to?

Friedrich Gilly's spouses include Elisabeth Maria Ulrike Hainchelin[11].

What did Friedrich Gilly do for work?

Friedrich Gilly worked as an architect[5] and general contractor[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14974 → 40855
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  2. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'la', 'nl', '
    Place of birth → Szczecin, Dąbie
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  3. 13w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at → TIB special collections
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  4. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 43757
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  5. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
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    Country of citizenship → Kingdom of Prussia
    Father → David Gilly
    + 26 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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