Gert von der Osten

German art historian (1910–1983)
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Summary

Gert von der Osten was born on May 17, 1910[1], in Otterndorf[2]. He died on November 30, 1983[3], in Brühl[4]. He worked as an art historian[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Position held: museum director[9]
  • Employer: University of Cologne[10], Leibniz University Hannover[11]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Family: Osten-Sacken[14]
  • Family name: von der Osten[15]
  • Given name: Gert[16]
  • Work location: Cologne[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • Name in native language: Gert von der Osten[19]

FAQs

Where was Gert von der Osten born?

Gert von der Osten's place of birth was Otterndorf[2].

Where did Gert von der Osten die?

Gert von der Osten died in Brühl[4].

What did Gert von der Osten do for work?

Gert von der Osten worked as an art historian[5] and university teacher[6].

What awards did Gert von der Osten receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    National library of latvia id → 000193631
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