Hans Hess

German-British art historian, curator, art festival director (1908-1975)
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Hans Hess

Summary

Hans Hess is a human[1]. Born in Erfurt[2], he… he was born on 1908[3]. He died on January 1, 1975[4]. He worked as a curator[5], art historian[6], industrialist[7], art collector[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hans Hess's place of birth was Erfurt[2].
  • Hans Hess was born on 1908[3].
  • Hans Hess was born on March 28, 1908[11].
  • Hans Hess died on January 1, 1975[4].
  • Hans Hess died on January 21, 1975[12].
  • Hans Hess's father was Alfred Hess[13].
  • Hans Hess's mother was Thekla Hess[14].
  • A child of Hans Hess was Anita Halpin[15].
  • Hans Hess held citizenship in German Reich[16].
  • Hans Hess held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Hans Hess's professions included curator[5].
  • Hans Hess's professions included art historian[6].
  • Hans Hess's professions included industrialist[7].
  • Hans Hess's professions included art collector[8].
  • Hans Hess's professions included journalist[9].
  • Hans Hess's professions included writer[18].
  • Hans Hess was employed by University of Sussex[19].
  • Hans Hess was educated at Odenwaldschule[20].
  • Hans Hess was educated at Wickersdorf Free School Community[21].
  • Hans Hess was educated at Schule am Meer[22].
  • Hans Hess was educated at University of Geneva[23].
  • Hans Hess's education included a stint at University of Paris[24].
  • Hans Hess was educated at University of Leeds[25].
  • Hans Hess received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Hans Hess is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Erfurt[2], Hans Hess… Recorded date of birth include 1908[3] and March 28, 1908[11]. His father was Alfred Hess[13]. His mother was Thekla Hess[14].

Education

Educated at Odenwaldschule[20], a school[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1910[30]; Wickersdorf Free School Community[21], a school[31], in Germany[32]; Schule am Meer[22], a boarding school[33], in Free State of Prussia[34], founded in 1925[35]; University of Geneva[23], a public research university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1559[38], headquartered in Geneva[39]; University of Paris[24], a former entity[40], in France[41], founded in 1150[42], headquartered in Paris[43]; and University of Leeds[25], a public research university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1904[46], headquartered in Leeds[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator[5], art historian[6], industrialist[7], art collector[8], journalist[9], and writer[18]. Among Hans Hess's employers was University of Sussex[19].

Recognition

Hans Hess received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26].

Personal Life

A child of Hans Hess was Anita Halpin[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1975[4] and January 21, 1975[12].

Why It Matters

Hans Hess ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Hans Hess born?

Hans Hess's place of birth was Erfurt[2].

Who were Hans Hess's parents?

Hans Hess's father was Alfred Hess[13]. Hans Hess's mother was Thekla Hess[14].

What did Hans Hess do for work?

Hans Hess worked as curator[5], art historian[6], industrialist[7], art collector[8], and journalist[9].

Where did Hans Hess go to school?

Hans Hess was educated at Odenwaldschule[20], Wickersdorf Free School Community[21], Schule am Meer[22], and University of Geneva[23].

What awards did Hans Hess receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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