Friedrich Muthmann

German Nazi art historian, museum director archaeologist and diplomat (1901-1981)
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Summary

Friedrich Muthmann was born on April 15, 1901[1], in Elberfeld[2]. He died on March 17, 1981[3], in Bern[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], classical archaeologist[6], diplomat[7], and photographer[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Member of: German Archaeological Institute[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[13]
  • Family name: Muthmann[14]
  • Given name: Friedrich[15]
  • Work location: Karlsruhe[16], Hamburg[17], Krefeld[18], Geneva[19], Bern[20], Athens[21]
  • Described by source: Beteiligte Privatpersonen und Körperschaften am NS-Kulturgutraub[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Investigated by: Art Looting Investigation Unit[24]
  • Significant person: Adolf Wuester[25]
  • Writing language: German[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]
  • Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[28]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Muthmann born?

Friedrich Muthmann's place of birth was Elberfeld[2].

Where did Friedrich Muthmann die?

Friedrich Muthmann passed away in Bern[4].

What did Friedrich Muthmann do for work?

Friedrich Muthmann worked as an art historian[5], classical archaeologist[6], diplomat[7], and photographer[8].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . lostart.de. lostart.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . lootedart.com. lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . ALIU Final Report. lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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