Hermann Knackfuß

German painter and writer on art (1848–1915)
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Hermann Knackfuß

Summary

Hermann Knackfuß is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wissen[2]. He was born on August 11, 1848[3]. He died in Kassel[4]. He died on May 17, 1915[5]. He worked as a painter[6], art historian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Knackfuß was born in Wissen[2].
  • Hermann Knackfuß passed away in Kassel[4].
  • Hermann Knackfuß was born on August 11, 1848[3].
  • Hermann Knackfuß died on May 17, 1915[5].
  • Hermann Knackfuß held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Hermann Knackfuß held citizenship in German Empire[12].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's professions included painter[6].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's professions included art historian[7].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's professions included writer[8].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's education included a stint at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Hermann Knackfuß is Peoples of Europe, guard your dearest goods.[14].
  • Hermann Knackfuß is recorded as male[15].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's genre is portrait[17].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Knackfuß[18].
  • The cause of death was typhoid fever[19].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's family name is recorded as Knackfuß[20].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's given name is recorded as Hermann[21].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's given name is recorded as Joseph[22].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[23].
  • Hermann Knackfuß studied under Eduard Bendemann[24].
  • Hermann Knackfuß studied under Julius Roeting[25].
  • Hermann Knackfuß studied under Eduard von Gebhardt[26].
  • Hermann Knackfuß's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Knackfuß was born in Wissen[2]. He was born on August 11, 1848[3].

Education

Hermann Knackfuß was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13]. Studied under Eduard Bendemann[24], a painter[28], 1811–1889[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], specialised in painting[32]; Julius Roeting[25], a painter[33], 1822–1896[34], of Kingdom of Saxony[35], awarded the Knight Fourth Class of the Order of St Michael of Merit[36]; and Eduard von Gebhardt[26], a painter[37], 1838–1925[38], of Germany[39], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[40], specialised in painting[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], art historian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hermann Knackfuß is Peoples of Europe, guard your dearest goods.[14].

Death and Burial

Hermann Knackfuß died on May 17, 1915[5]. He passed away in Kassel[4]. The cause of death was typhoid fever[19].

Why It Matters

Hermann Knackfuß ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Knackfuß born?

Born in Wissen[2], Hermann Knackfuß…

Where did Hermann Knackfuß die?

Hermann Knackfuß died in Kassel[4].

What did Hermann Knackfuß do for work?

Hermann Knackfuß worked as painter[6], art historian[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Hermann Knackfuß go to school?

Hermann Knackfuß was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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