Fritz Behn

German sculptor (1878–1970)
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Fritz Behn

Summary

Fritz Behn is a human[1]. He was born in Krakow am See[2]. He was born on June 16, 1878[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on January 26, 1970[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], university teacher[7], illustrator[8], draftsperson[9], and medalist[10].

Key Facts

  • Fritz Behn's place of birth was Krakow am See[2].
  • Fritz Behn died in Munich[4].
  • Fritz Behn was born on June 16, 1878[3].
  • Fritz Behn died on January 26, 1970[5].
  • Fritz Behn held citizenship in West Germany[11].
  • Fritz Behn held citizenship in Prussia[12].
  • Fritz Behn worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Fritz Behn's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Fritz Behn worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Fritz Behn's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Fritz Behn worked as a medalist[10].
  • Fritz Behn's field of work was art of sculpture[13].
  • Fritz Behn's field of work was medal-engraving[14].
  • Among Fritz Behn's employers was Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[15].
  • Fritz Behn's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Fritz Behn is Panther[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Fritz Behn is Bismarck-Denkmal[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Fritz Behn is Diana with Jumping Antilope[19].
  • Fritz Behn received the Luitpold Medal of Bavaria[20].
  • Fritz Behn is recorded as male[21].
  • Fritz Behn's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Fritz Behn was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].
  • Fritz Behn's Commons category is recorded as Fritz Behn[24].
  • Fritz Behn's archives at is recorded as Germanisches Nationalmuseum[25].
  • Fritz Behn's archives at is recorded as German Literature Archive Marbach[26].

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Origins and Family

Fritz Behn was born in Krakow am See[2]. He was born on June 16, 1878[3].

Education

Fritz Behn's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], university teacher[7], illustrator[8], draftsperson[9], and medalist[10]. Fields of work include art of sculpture[13], a type of arts[27] and medal-engraving[14]. Among Fritz Behn's employers was Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Panther[17], a sculpture[28], in Germany[29]; Bismarck-Denkmal[18], a Bismarck monument[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1931[32]; and Diana with Jumping Antilope[19], a statue[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1916[35].

Recognition

Fritz Behn received the Luitpold Medal of Bavaria[20].

Personal Life

Fritz Behn was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].

Death and Burial

Fritz Behn died on January 26, 1970[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

FAQs

Where was Fritz Behn born?

Fritz Behn's place of birth was Krakow am See[2].

Where did Fritz Behn die?

Fritz Behn passed away in Munich[4].

What did Fritz Behn do for work?

Fritz Behn worked as sculptor[6], university teacher[7], illustrator[8], draftsperson[9], and medalist[10].

Where did Fritz Behn go to school?

Fritz Behn was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16].

What awards did Fritz Behn receive?

Honors received include Luitpold Medal of Bavaria[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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