Gustav Friedrich Waagen

German art historian (1794–1868)
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Gustav Friedrich Waagen
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Gustav Friedrich Waagen

Summary

Gustav Friedrich Waagen is a human[1]. He was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on February 11, 1794[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on July 15, 1868[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen was born on February 11, 1794[3].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen died on July 15, 1868[5].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's father was Friedrich Ludwig Heinrich Waagen[11].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen held citizenship in Free imperial city of Hamburg[12].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen worked as an art historian[6].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen worked as a teacher[8].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's professions included writer[9].
  • Among Gustav Friedrich Waagen's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[13].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Gustav Friedrich Waagen is The Treasures of Art in Great Britain[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Gustav Friedrich Waagen is Die Gemäldesammlung in der kaiserlichen Ermitage zu St.Petersburg[16].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen received the Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[17].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[20].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen is recorded as male[21].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's Commons category is recorded as Gustav Friedrich Waagen[23].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's family name is recorded as Waagen[24].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's given name is recorded as Gustav[25].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's given name is recorded as Friedrich[26].
  • Gustav Friedrich Waagen's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Friedrich Waagen's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on February 11, 1794[3]. His father was Friedrich Ludwig Heinrich Waagen[11].

Education

Gustav Friedrich Waagen's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and writer[9]. Among Gustav Friedrich Waagen's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Treasures of Art in Great Britain[15] and Die Gemäldesammlung in der kaiserlichen Ermitage zu St.Petersburg[16].

Recognition

Gustav Friedrich Waagen received the Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[17].

Death and Burial

Gustav Friedrich Waagen died on July 15, 1868[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Gustav Friedrich Waagen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Friedrich Waagen born?

Gustav Friedrich Waagen was born in Hamburg[2].

Where did Gustav Friedrich Waagen die?

Gustav Friedrich Waagen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Gustav Friedrich Waagen's parents?

Gustav Friedrich Waagen's father was Friedrich Ludwig Heinrich Waagen[11].

What did Gustav Friedrich Waagen do for work?

Gustav Friedrich Waagen worked as art historian[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Gustav Friedrich Waagen go to school?

Gustav Friedrich Waagen was educated at University of Wrocław[14].

What awards did Gustav Friedrich Waagen receive?

Honors received include Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ЭСБЕ / Wagen, Gustav-Friedrich. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . kanselarijmuseum.nl. kanselarijmuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . ЭСБЕ / Wagen, Gustav-Friedrich. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . ЭСБЕ / Wagen, Gustav-Friedrich. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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