Gustav Friedrich Hetsch

German-born, Danish architect (1788-1864)
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Gustav Friedrich Hetsch
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Gustav Friedrich Hetsch

Summary

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stuttgart[2]. He was born on September 28, 1788[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on September 7, 1864[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], painter[8], porcelain painter[9], and furniture designer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was born in Stuttgart[2].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was born on September 28, 1788[3].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch died on September 7, 1864[5].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch is buried at Holmen Cemetery[12].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's father was Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch[13].
  • A child of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Christian Hetsch[14].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[16].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's professions included architect[6].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch worked as a designer[7].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's professions included painter[8].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's professions included porcelain painter[9].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's professions included furniture designer[10].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch worked as a handicrafter[17].
  • Among Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[18].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was educated at University of Tübingen[19].
  • A notable student of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Christian Vilhelm Nielsen[20].
  • A notable student of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Constantin Hansen[21].
  • A notable student of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Carl Christian Andersen[22].
  • A notable student of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Carl Dahl[23].
  • A notable student of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Leopold Hartmann[24].
  • A notable student of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Andreas Juuel[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Gustav Friedrich Hetsch is St. Ansgar's Cathedral[26].
  • Gustav Friedrich Hetsch received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stuttgart[2], Gustav Friedrich Hetsch… he was born on September 28, 1788[3]. His father was Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch[13].

Education

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[19]. Studied under Charles Percier Bassant[28], an architect[29], 1764–1838[30], of France[31], awarded the Prix de Rome[32], specialised in architecture[33] and Hippolyte Le Bas[34], an architect[35], 1782–1867[36], of France[37], awarded the Prix de Rome[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], designer[7], painter[8], porcelain painter[9], furniture designer[10], and handicrafter[17]. Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[18]. Notable students include Christian Vilhelm Nielsen[20], an architect[39], 1833–1910[40], of Kingdom of Denmark[41]; Constantin Hansen[21], a painter[42], 1804–1880[43], of Kingdom of Denmark[44], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[45]; Carl Christian Andersen[22], a painter[46], 1849–1906[47], of Kingdom of Denmark[48]; Carl Dahl[23], a painter[49], 1812–1865[50], of Kingdom of Denmark[51]; Leopold Hartmann[24], a painter[52], 1839–1897[53], of Kingdom of Denmark[54]; and Andreas Juuel[25], a painter[55], 1817–1868[56], of Kingdom of Denmark[57].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gustav Friedrich Hetsch is St. Ansgar's Cathedral[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[27], a grade of an order[58], in Denmark[59] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[60], a grade of an order[61], in Denmark[62], founded in 1808[63].

Personal Life

A child of Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was Christian Hetsch[14].

Death and Burial

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch died on September 7, 1864[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Holmen Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Friedrich Hetsch born?

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was born in Stuttgart[2].

Where did Gustav Friedrich Hetsch die?

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch died in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's parents?

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch's father was Philipp Friedrich von Hetsch[13].

What did Gustav Friedrich Hetsch do for work?

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch worked as architect[6], designer[7], painter[8], porcelain painter[9], and furniture designer[10].

Where did Gustav Friedrich Hetsch go to school?

Gustav Friedrich Hetsch was educated at University of Tübingen[19].

What awards did Gustav Friedrich Hetsch receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[27] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[60].

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