Gary Vikan

art historian and museum director (b. 1946)
Person human Q93430264
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Gary Vikan

Summary

Gary Vikan is a human[1]. He was born on +1946-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He worked as a historian[3] and university teacher[4].

Key Facts

  • Gary Vikan was born on +1946-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Gary Vikan was born on +1947-00-00T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gary Vikan worked as a historian[3].
  • Gary Vikan's professions included university teacher[4].
  • Gary Vikan held the position of museum director[6].
  • Among Gary Vikan's employers was Walters Art Museum[7].
  • Gary Vikan is recorded as male[8].
  • Gary Vikan's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • Gary Vikan's family name is recorded as Vikan[10].
  • Gary Vikan's given name is recorded as Gary[11].

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Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include +1946-00-00T00:00:00Z[2] and +1947-00-00T00:00:00Z[5].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[3] and university teacher[4]. Gary Vikan was employed by Walters Art Museum[7]. He held the position of museum director[6].

FAQs

What did Gary Vikan do for work?

Gary Vikan worked as historian[3] and university teacher[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . apollo-magazine.com. Retrieved . apollo-magazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Fakes and Forgeries at the Brooklyn Museum. Retrieved . themagazineantiques.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [2] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1946-00-00T00:00:00Z, +1947-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isni 0000000083437216
    Position held museum director
    National library of israel j9u id 987007310025405171
    Given name Gary
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