Georg Kestner

archivist, civil servant and art collector (1805-1892)
Person human Q19960064
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Georg Kestner

Summary

Georg Kestner is a human[1]. He was born in Hanover[2]. He was born on July 9, 1805[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on February 9, 1892[5]. He worked as an archivist[6], civil servant[7], art collector[8], and patron of the arts[9].

Key Facts

  • Georg Kestner's place of birth was Hanover[2].
  • Georg Kestner passed away in Dresden[4].
  • Georg Kestner was born on July 9, 1805[3].
  • Georg Kestner died on February 9, 1892[5].
  • Georg Kestner died on February 11, 1892[10].
  • Burial took place at Alter Annenfriedhof, Dresden[11].
  • Georg Kestner's father was Georg Kestner[12].
  • Georg Kestner's mother was Henriette Marie Kestner[13].
  • Georg Kestner held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[14].
  • Georg Kestner held citizenship in German Empire[15].
  • German was Georg Kestner's native language[16].
  • Georg Kestner worked as an archivist[6].
  • Georg Kestner's professions included civil servant[7].
  • Georg Kestner's professions included art collector[8].
  • Georg Kestner worked as a patron of the arts[9].
  • Georg Kestner is recorded as male[17].
  • Georg Kestner's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Georg Kestner's Commons category is recorded as Georg Kestner (archivist, 1805)[19].
  • Georg Kestner's archives at is recorded as Leipzig University Library[20].
  • Georg Kestner's family name is recorded as Kestner[21].
  • Georg Kestner's given name is recorded as Georg[22].
  • Georg Kestner's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[23].
  • Georg Kestner's given name is recorded as Eduard[24].
  • Georg Kestner's relative is recorded as August Kestner[25].
  • Georg Kestner's described by source is recorded as Hanover Biographic Lexicon[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hanover[2], Georg Kestner… he was born on July 9, 1805[3]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Henriette Marie Kestner[13]. German was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist[6], civil servant[7], art collector[8], and patron of the arts[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 9, 1892[5] and February 11, 1892[10]. Georg Kestner passed away in Dresden[4]. Burial took place at Alter Annenfriedhof, Dresden[11].

FAQs

Where was Georg Kestner born?

Born in Hanover[2], Georg Kestner…

Where did Georg Kestner die?

Georg Kestner passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Georg Kestner's parents?

Georg Kestner's father was Georg Kestner[12]. Georg Kestner's mother was Henriette Marie Kestner[13].

What did Georg Kestner do for work?

Georg Kestner worked as archivist[6], civil servant[7], art collector[8], and patron of the arts[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language German
    Kalliope-verbund (gnd) id 120276399
    Google knowledge graph id /g/11btzyk7kr
    Given name Georg, Wilhelm, Eduard
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