Hans Vollmer

German art historian and encyclopedist (1878-1969)
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Hans Vollmer

Summary

Hans Vollmer is a human[1]. Born in Charlottenburg[2], he… he was born on October 16, 1878[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on February 15, 1969[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], writer[7], and architect[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Charlottenburg[2], Hans Vollmer…
  • Born in Lichterfelde[10], Hans Vollmer…
  • Hans Vollmer died in Leipzig[4].
  • Hans Vollmer was born on October 16, 1878[3].
  • Hans Vollmer was born on November 16, 1878[11].
  • Hans Vollmer died on February 15, 1969[5].
  • Hans Vollmer's father was Johannes Vollmer[12].
  • Hans Vollmer held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hans Vollmer worked as an art historian[6].
  • Hans Vollmer's professions included writer[7].
  • Hans Vollmer's professions included architect[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Vollmer is Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler des XX. Jahrhunderts[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Vollmer is Thieme-Becker-Vollmer[15].
  • Hans Vollmer received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[16].
  • Hans Vollmer is recorded as male[17].
  • Hans Vollmer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hans Vollmer's Commons category is recorded as Hans Vollmer (art historian)[19].
  • Hans Vollmer's family name is recorded as Vollmer[20].
  • Hans Vollmer's given name is recorded as Hans[21].
  • Hans Vollmer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Hans Vollmer's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1906[23].
  • Hans Vollmer's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1964[24].
  • Hans Vollmer's sibling is recorded as Erwin Vollmer[25].
  • Hans Vollmer's writing language is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Charlottenburg[2], a locality of Berlin[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1705[29] and Lichterfelde[10], a locality of Berlin[30], in Germany[31]. Recorded date of birth include October 16, 1878[3] and November 16, 1878[11]. Hans Vollmer's father was Johannes Vollmer[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], writer[7], and architect[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler des XX. Jahrhunderts[14], a written work[32] and Thieme-Becker-Vollmer[15], an encyclopedia of artists[33], written by Ulrich Thieme[34].

Recognition

Hans Vollmer received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[16].

Death and Burial

Hans Vollmer died on February 15, 1969[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Vollmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

Works attributed to him include Thieme-Becker-Vollmer[36], an encyclopedia of artists[37], written by Ulrich Thieme[38].

FAQs

Where was Hans Vollmer born?

Hans Vollmer was born in Charlottenburg[2].

Where did Hans Vollmer die?

Hans Vollmer passed away in Leipzig[4].

Who were Hans Vollmer's parents?

Hans Vollmer's father was Johannes Vollmer[12].

What did Hans Vollmer do for work?

Hans Vollmer worked as art historian[6], writer[7], and architect[8].

What awards did Hans Vollmer receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Kalliope. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation art historian, writer, architect
    Place of death Leipzig
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