Gerhard Munthe

Norwegian painter (1849-1929)
Person human Q1009816
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Gerhard Munthe

Summary

Gerhard Munthe is a human[1]. He was born in Heradsbygd[2]. He was born on July 19, 1849[3]. He died in Lysaker[4]. He died on January 15, 1929[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], textile artist[8], exlibrist[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard Munthe's place of birth was Heradsbygd[2].
  • Gerhard Munthe passed away in Lysaker[4].
  • Gerhard Munthe was born on July 19, 1849[3].
  • Gerhard Munthe died on January 15, 1929[5].
  • Gerhard Munthe was married to Sigrun Munthe[12].
  • Gerhard Munthe held citizenship in Norway[13].
  • Gerhard Munthe's professions included painter[6].
  • Gerhard Munthe worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Gerhard Munthe worked as a textile artist[8].
  • Gerhard Munthe's professions included exlibrist[9].
  • Gerhard Munthe's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • Gerhard Munthe was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[14].
  • A notable student of Gerhard Munthe was Ragnhild Thrane[15].
  • Gerhard Munthe received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Gerhard Munthe received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[17].
  • Gerhard Munthe received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[18].
  • Gerhard Munthe was a member of Order of St. Olav[19].
  • Gerhard Munthe was a member of Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Gerhard Munthe was a member of Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Gerhard Munthe was a member of Norwegian Folk Art and Craft Association[22].
  • Gerhard Munthe was a member of National Gallery of Norway[23].
  • Gerhard Munthe is recorded as male[24].
  • Gerhard Munthe's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Gerhard Munthe's family is recorded as Munthe[26].
  • Gerhard Munthe's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard Munthe[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Heradsbygd[2], Gerhard Munthe… he was born on July 19, 1849[3].

Education

Gerhard Munthe was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[14]. He studied under Johan Fredrik Eckersberg[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], textile artist[8], exlibrist[9], and draftsperson[10]. A notable student of Gerhard Munthe was Ragnhild Thrane[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[29], in Denmark[30]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[17], a grade of an order[31], in Norway[32]; and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[18], a grade of an order[33], in Sweden[34].

Personal Life

Gerhard Munthe was married to Sigrun Munthe[12].

Death and Burial

Gerhard Munthe died on January 15, 1929[5]. He passed away in Lysaker[4].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Munthe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Munthe born?

Gerhard Munthe's place of birth was Heradsbygd[2].

Where did Gerhard Munthe die?

Gerhard Munthe passed away in Lysaker[4].

Who was Gerhard Munthe married to?

Gerhard Munthe's spouses include Sigrun Munthe[12].

What did Gerhard Munthe do for work?

Gerhard Munthe worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], textile artist[8], exlibrist[9], and draftsperson[10].

Where did Gerhard Munthe go to school?

Gerhard Munthe was educated at Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry[14].

What awards did Gerhard Munthe receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[17], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . commons.wikimedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Q12316984. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Shuaib-bot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Portrait of the Painter Gerhard Munthe
    Family name Munthe
    Sex or gender male
    Member of Order of St. Olav, Order of the Dannebrog, Royal Order of the Polar Star +2
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