Hans Poelzig

German architect (1869-1936)
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Hans Poelzig

Summary

Hans Poelzig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on +1869-04-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on +1936-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6], university teacher[7], military personnel[8], construction officer[9], and painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hans Poelzig was born in Berlin[2].
  • Hans Poelzig died in Berlin[4].
  • Hans Poelzig was born on +1869-04-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hans Poelzig died on +1936-06-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Wannsee[12].
  • Hans Poelzig's mother was Clara Henriette Maria von Hanstein, Countess of Pölzig[13].
  • Among Hans Poelzig's spouses was Marlene Poelzig[14].
  • A child of Hans Poelzig was Ruth Poelzig[15].
  • A child of Hans Poelzig was Peter Poelzig[16].
  • Hans Poelzig held citizenship in German Reich[17].
  • Hans Poelzig worked as an architect[6].
  • Hans Poelzig's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Hans Poelzig's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Hans Poelzig worked as a construction officer[9].
  • Hans Poelzig worked as a painter[10].
  • Hans Poelzig worked as a designer[18].
  • Hans Poelzig was employed by Technische Hochschule Berlin[19].
  • Hans Poelzig was employed by Staatliche Akademie für Kunst und Kunstgewerbe Breslau[20].
  • Among Hans Poelzig's employers was Ministerium der Öffentlichen Arbeiten[21].
  • Among Hans Poelzig's employers was Academy of Arts, Berlin[22].
  • Hans Poelzig was educated at Technische Hochschule Berlin[23].
  • Hans Poelzig's education included a stint at Technische Universität Berlin[24].
  • A notable student of Hans Poelzig was Helmut Hentrich[25].
  • A notable student of Hans Poelzig was Erich Boltenstern[26].
  • A notable student of Hans Poelzig was Dieter Oesterlen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Hans Poelzig… he was born on +1869-04-30T00:00:00Z[3]. His mother was Clara Henriette Maria von Hanstein, Countess of Pölzig[13].

Education

Educated at Technische Hochschule Berlin[23], a former educational institution[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1879[30] and Technische Universität Berlin[24], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1946[33], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[34]. Studied under Carl Schäfer[35], Hugo Hartung[36], and Friedrich Adler[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], university teacher[7], military personnel[8], construction officer[9], painter[10], and designer[18]. Employers include Technische Hochschule Berlin[19], a former educational institution[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1879[40]; Staatliche Akademie für Kunst und Kunstgewerbe Breslau[20], an art academy[41], in German Reich[42], founded in 1919[43]; Ministerium der Öffentlichen Arbeiten[21], a ministry[44], in Kingdom of Prussia[45], founded in 1878[46], headquartered in Berlin-Mitte[47]; and Academy of Arts, Berlin[22], an academy[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1993[50], headquartered in Academy of Arts (Pariser Platz)[51]. Notable students include Helmut Hentrich[25], Erich Boltenstern[26], and Dieter Oesterlen[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include IG Farben Building[52], an office building[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1930[55]; Haus des Rundfunks[56], a broadcasting house[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1930[59]; Kino Babylon[60], a movie theater[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1929[63]; Chemical Plant Luboń[64], an architectural structure[65], in Poland[66], founded in 1914[67]; Mosaikbrunnen[68], a fountain[69], in Germany[70], founded in 1926[71]; and Geschäftshaus Junkernstraße[72], an office building[73], in Poland[74], founded in 1911[75]. Things named for Hans Poelzig include IG Farben Building[76], an office building[77], in Germany[78], founded in 1930[79].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[80], an award[81], in Germany[82] and Schinkel Award[83], an architecture award[84], in Germany[85].

Personal Life

Among Hans Poelzig's spouses was Marlene Poelzig[14]. Children include Ruth Poelzig[15], an actor[86], 1904–1996[87], of Germany[88] and Peter Poelzig[16], an architect[89], 1906–1981[90], of Germany[91]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[92].

Death and Burial

Hans Poelzig died on +1936-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Alter Friedhof Wannsee[12].

Why It Matters

Hans Poelzig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]

Entities named for him include IG Farben Building[76], an office building[77], in Germany[78], founded in 1930[79].

FAQs

Where was Hans Poelzig born?

Hans Poelzig was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Hans Poelzig die?

Hans Poelzig died in Berlin[4].

Who were Hans Poelzig's parents?

Hans Poelzig's mother was Clara Henriette Maria von Hanstein, Countess of Pölzig[13].

Who was Hans Poelzig married to?

Hans Poelzig's spouses include Marlene Poelzig[14].

What did Hans Poelzig do for work?

Hans Poelzig worked as architect[6], university teacher[7], military personnel[8], construction officer[9], and painter[10].

Where did Hans Poelzig go to school?

Hans Poelzig was educated at Technische Hochschule Berlin[23] and Technische Universität Berlin[24].

What awards did Hans Poelzig receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[80] and Schinkel Award[83].

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