Herwarth Walden

German artist and art collector (1878-1941)
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Summary

Herwarth Walden is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on September 16, 1878[3]. He died in Saratov[4]. He died on October 31, 1941[5]. He worked as a painter[6], writer[7], composer[8], art historian[9], and gallerist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Herwarth Walden was born in Berlin[2].
  • Herwarth Walden passed away in Saratov[4].
  • Herwarth Walden was born on September 16, 1878[3].
  • Herwarth Walden was born on September 16, 1879[12].
  • Herwarth Walden died on October 31, 1941[5].
  • Herwarth Walden was married to Else Lasker-Schüler[13].
  • Herwarth Walden was married to Nell Walden[14].
  • Herwarth Walden was married to Ellen Walden[15].
  • A child of Herwarth Walden was Sina Walden[16].
  • Herwarth Walden held citizenship in German Reich[17].
  • Herwarth Walden's professions included painter[6].
  • Herwarth Walden worked as a writer[7].
  • Herwarth Walden's professions included composer[8].
  • Herwarth Walden's professions included art historian[9].
  • Herwarth Walden worked as a gallerist[10].
  • Herwarth Walden worked as a publisher[18].
  • Herwarth Walden's field of work was art movement[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Herwarth Walden is Der Sturm[20].
  • Herwarth Walden's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].
  • Herwarth Walden is recorded as male[22].
  • Herwarth Walden's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Herwarth Walden was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[24].
  • Herwarth Walden is associated with the Expressionism movement[25].
  • Herwarth Walden's Commons category is recorded as Herwarth Walden[26].
  • Herwarth Walden's archives at is recorded as Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[27].

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Origins and Family

Herwarth Walden's place of birth was Berlin[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 16, 1878[3] and September 16, 1879[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], writer[7], composer[8], art historian[9], gallerist[10], and publisher[18]. Herwarth Walden's field of work was art movement[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Herwarth Walden is Der Sturm[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Else Lasker-Schüler[13], a poet[28], 1869–1945[29], of Germany[30], awarded the Kleist Prize[31], specialised in poetry[32]; Nell Walden[14], a painter[33], 1887–1975[34], of Switzerland[35], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[36], specialised in visual arts[37]; and Ellen Walden[15], a translator[38], b. 1912[39]. A child of Herwarth Walden was Sina Walden[16]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[21]. He was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[24].

Death and Burial

Herwarth Walden died on October 31, 1941[5]. He passed away in Saratov[4].

Why It Matters

Herwarth Walden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (320 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Herwarth Walden born?

Herwarth Walden's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Herwarth Walden die?

Herwarth Walden passed away in Saratov[4].

Who was Herwarth Walden married to?

Herwarth Walden's spouses include Else Lasker-Schüler[13], Nell Walden[14], and Ellen Walden[15].

What did Herwarth Walden do for work?

Herwarth Walden worked as painter[6], writer[7], composer[8], art historian[9], and gallerist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . The Sturm is Herwarth Walden. schirn.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [20] ↑ . The Sturm is Herwarth Walden. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → painter, writer, composer +6
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
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    Spouse → Else Lasker-Schüler, Nell Walden, Ellen Walden
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