Hans Walther

German sculptor and politician (1526-1586)
Person human Q1527747
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Summary

Hans Walther was born on January 1, 1526[1], in Meissen[2]. He died on September 10, 1586[3], in Dresden[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], politician[6], mayor[7], and architect[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Christoph Walther I[10]
  • Child: Christoph Walther III[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Position held: mayor[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Hans Walther II[15]
  • Family name: Walther[16]
  • Given name: Hans[17]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[19]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[22]
  • P14974: 40991[23]

FAQs

Where was Hans Walther born?

Hans Walther was born in Meissen[2].

Where did Hans Walther die?

Hans Walther passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Hans Walther's parents?

Hans Walther's father was Christoph Walther I[10].

What did Hans Walther do for work?

Hans Walther worked as a sculptor[5], politician[6], mayor[7], and architect[8].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Q141406367. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → sculptor, politician, mayor +1
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  7. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isni → 0000000400099717
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    Child → Christoph Walther III
    Position held → mayor
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