Friedrich von Schmidt

Austrian architect (1825–1891)
Person human Q77431
Friedrich von Schmidt
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Friedrich von Schmidt

Summary

Friedrich von Schmidt is a human[1]. Born in Gschwend[2], he… he was born on October 22, 1825[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on January 23, 1891[5]. He worked as an architect[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich von Schmidt was born in Gschwend[2].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt was born on October 22, 1825[3].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt died on January 23, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[12].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[13].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt's professions included architect[6].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt worked as a sculptor[7].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt's professions included teacher[9].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[14].
  • Among Friedrich von Schmidt's employers was Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[15].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt was educated at University of Stuttgart[16].
  • A notable student of Friedrich von Schmidt was Franz von Krauss[17].
  • A notable student of Friedrich von Schmidt was Théophile Klem[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Friedrich von Schmidt is Vienna City Hall[19].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt received the Royal Gold Medal[21].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt is recorded as male[23].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt's noble title is recorded as baron[25].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich von Schmidt[26].
  • Friedrich von Schmidt's family name is recorded as Schmidt[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich von Schmidt was born in Gschwend[2]. He was born on October 22, 1825[3].

Education

Friedrich von Schmidt was educated at University of Stuttgart[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], and teacher[9]. Among Friedrich von Schmidt's employers was Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[15]. He held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[14]. Notable students include Franz von Krauss[17], an architect[28], 1865–1942[29], of Austria[30] and Théophile Klem[18], a carver[31], 1849–1923[32], of France[33].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Friedrich von Schmidt is Vienna City Hall[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], a civil decoration[34], in Prussia[35], founded in 1842[36]; Royal Gold Medal[21], an architecture award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1848[39]; and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22], an order[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1980[42].

Death and Burial

Friedrich von Schmidt died on January 23, 1891[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Friedrich von Schmidt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich von Schmidt born?

Born in Gschwend[2], Friedrich von Schmidt…

Where did Friedrich von Schmidt die?

Friedrich von Schmidt died in Vienna[4].

What did Friedrich von Schmidt do for work?

Friedrich von Schmidt worked as architect[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], and teacher[9].

Where did Friedrich von Schmidt go to school?

Friedrich von Schmidt was educated at University of Stuttgart[16].

What awards did Friedrich von Schmidt receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], Royal Gold Medal[21], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation architect, sculptor, university teacher +1
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  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child ['Q335854', 'Q139766255']
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  3. 22d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title baron
    Notable work
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich +2
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
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