Gerda Wegener
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Summary
Gerda Wegener is a human[1]. She was born in Hammelev[2]. She was born on March 15, 1885[3]. She passed away in Frederiksberg[4]. She died on July 28, 1940[5]. She worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], and designer[8]. She has Wikipedia articles in 38 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Hammelev[2].
- Gerda Wegener passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
- Gerda Wegener was born on March 15, 1885[3].
- Gerda Wegener was born on March 15, 1886[10].
- Gerda Wegener died on July 28, 1940[5].
- Gerda Wegener died on July 20, 1940[11].
- Among Gerda Wegener's spouses was Lili Elbe[12].
- Gerda Wegener was married to Fernando Porta[13].
- Gerda Wegener held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
- Gerda Wegener held citizenship in France[15].
- Gerda Wegener's professions included painter[6].
- Gerda Wegener worked as an illustrator[7].
- Gerda Wegener's professions included designer[8].
- Gerda Wegener's field of work was erotic art[16].
- Gerda Wegener was educated at Tegne- og Kunstindustriskolen for Kvinder[17].
- Gerda Wegener's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[18].
- A notable work attributed to Gerda Wegener is The Book of Bibliophilia[19].
- A notable work attributed to Gerda Wegener is Fortunio[20].
- Gerda Wegener is recorded as female[21].
- Gerda Wegener's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Gerda Wegener's genre is portrait[23].
- Gerda Wegener's Commons category is recorded as Gerda Wegener[24].
- Gerda Wegener's residence is recorded as Marrakesh[25].
- Gerda Wegener's residence is recorded as Casablanca[26].
- Gerda Wegener's residence is recorded as Paris[27].
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Origins and Family
Gerda Wegener was born in Hammelev[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 15, 1885[3] and March 15, 1886[10].
Education
Educated at Tegne- og Kunstindustriskolen for Kvinder[17], a building[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1876[30] and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[18], an art academy[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1754[33]. Studied under Charlotte Sode[34], a painter[35], 1859–1931[36], of Kingdom of Denmark[37]; Julie Meldahl[38], a painter[39], 1861–1946[40], of Kingdom of Denmark[41]; and Viggo Johansen[42], a painter[43], 1851–1935[44], of Kingdom of Denmark[45], awarded the Thorvaldsen Medal[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], and designer[8]. Gerda Wegener's field of work was erotic art[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Book of Bibliophilia[19], a text[47], written by Anatole France[48] and Fortunio[20], a written work[49], written by Théophile Gautier[50].
Personal Life
Spouses include Lili Elbe[12], a painter[51], 1882–1931[52], of Kingdom of Denmark[53] and Fernando Porta[13], a military officer[54], b. 1890[55], of Italy[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 28, 1940[5] and July 20, 1940[11]. Gerda Wegener passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
Why It Matters
Gerda Wegener has Wikipedia articles in 38 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Gerda Wegener born?
Gerda Wegener was born in Hammelev[2].
Where did Gerda Wegener die?
Gerda Wegener passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
Who was Gerda Wegener married to?
Gerda Wegener's spouses include Lili Elbe[12] and Fernando Porta[13].
What did Gerda Wegener do for work?
Gerda Wegener worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], and designer[8].
Where did Gerda Wegener go to school?
Gerda Wegener was educated at Tegne- og Kunstindustriskolen for Kvinder[17] and Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[18].