Gustav Majer

German genre and art painter (1847-1900)
Person human Q50201732
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Gustav Majer

Summary

Gustav Majer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Balingen[2]. He was born on March 21, 1847[3]. He died in Oberschleißheim[4]. He died on September 6, 1900[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and genre painter[7].

Key Facts

  • Gustav Majer was born in Balingen[2].
  • Gustav Majer passed away in Oberschleißheim[4].
  • Gustav Majer was born on March 21, 1847[3].
  • Gustav Majer died on September 6, 1900[5].
  • Gustav Majer is buried at Hochmutting[8].
  • Gustav Majer held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[9].
  • Gustav Majer held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Gustav Majer's professions included painter[6].
  • Gustav Majer worked as a genre painter[7].
  • Gustav Majer held the position of military volunteer[11].
  • Gustav Majer's education included a stint at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[12].
  • Gustav Majer received the Militärverdienstmedaille (Württemberg)[13].
  • Gustav Majer received the Iron Cross[14].
  • Gustav Majer was a member of Allotria[15].
  • Gustav Majer was influenced by Q45006[16].
  • Gustav Majer is recorded as male[17].
  • Gustav Majer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gustav Majer's genre is genre painting[19].
  • Gustav Majer's Commons category is recorded as Gustav Majer[20].
  • Gustav Majer was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[21].
  • Gustav Majer's family name is recorded as Majer[22].
  • Gustav Majer's given name is recorded as Gustav[23].
  • Gustav Majer studied under Karl von Piloty[24].
  • Gustav Majer's described by source is recorded as Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[25].
  • Gustav Majer's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog[26].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Majer was born in Balingen[2]. He was born on March 21, 1847[3].

Education

Gustav Majer's education included a stint at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[12]. He studied under Karl von Piloty[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and genre painter[7]. Gustav Majer held the position of military volunteer[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Militärverdienstmedaille (Württemberg)[13], a courage award[27], in Grand Duchy of Würzburg[28], founded in 1794[29] and Iron Cross[14], an order[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1813[32].

Death and Burial

Gustav Majer died on September 6, 1900[5]. He passed away in Oberschleißheim[4]. He is buried at Hochmutting[8].

FAQs

Where was Gustav Majer born?

Gustav Majer was born in Balingen[2].

Where did Gustav Majer die?

Gustav Majer passed away in Oberschleißheim[4].

What did Gustav Majer do for work?

Gustav Majer worked as painter[6] and genre painter[7].

Where did Gustav Majer go to school?

Gustav Majer was educated at State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[12].

What awards did Gustav Majer receive?

Honors received include Militärverdienstmedaille (Württemberg)[13] and Iron Cross[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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