Hubert von Herkomer

German-born British artist (1849-1914)
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Hubert von Herkomer

Summary

Hubert von Herkomer is a human[1]. Born in Waal[2], he… he was born on +1849-05-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Budleigh Salterton[4]. He died on +1914-03-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], and poet[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hubert von Herkomer's place of birth was Waal[2].
  • Hubert von Herkomer died in Budleigh Salterton[4].
  • Hubert von Herkomer was born on +1849-05-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hubert von Herkomer was born on +1849-05-06T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Hubert von Herkomer died on +1914-03-31T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hubert von Herkomer's mother was Josephine Herkomer[12].
  • Hubert von Herkomer was married to Anna Herkomer[13].
  • Hubert von Herkomer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Hubert von Herkomer held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[15].
  • Hubert von Herkomer's professions included painter[6].
  • Hubert von Herkomer's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Hubert von Herkomer worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Hubert von Herkomer's professions included poet[9].
  • Hubert von Herkomer was educated at Royal College of Art[16].
  • A notable student of Hubert von Herkomer was Knud Søeborg[17].
  • A notable student of Hubert von Herkomer was Mia Arnesby Brown[18].
  • A notable student of Hubert von Herkomer was Leonhard Boldt[19].
  • Hubert von Herkomer received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20].
  • Hubert von Herkomer received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • Hubert von Herkomer received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22].
  • Hubert von Herkomer received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Hubert von Herkomer was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[24].
  • Hubert von Herkomer was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[25].
  • Hubert von Herkomer is recorded as male[26].
  • Hubert von Herkomer's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Hubert von Herkomer was born in Waal[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1849-05-26T00:00:00Z[3] and +1849-05-06T00:00:00Z[11]. His mother was Josephine Herkomer[12].

Education

Hubert von Herkomer was educated at Royal College of Art[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], and poet[9]. Notable students include Knud Søeborg[17], a painter[28], 1861–1906[29], of Kingdom of Denmark[30]; Mia Arnesby Brown[18], a painter[31], 1867–1931[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33]; and Leonhard Boldt[19], a painter[34], 1877–1963[35], of Germany[36], awarded the honorary citizen of Eutin[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], a civil decoration[38], in Prussia[39], founded in 1842[40]; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22], an order[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1980[45]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[46], in France[47].

Personal Life

Among Hubert von Herkomer's spouses was Anna Herkomer[13].

Death and Burial

Hubert von Herkomer died on +1914-03-31T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Budleigh Salterton[4].

Why It Matters

Hubert von Herkomer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Hubert von Herkomer born?

Hubert von Herkomer was born in Waal[2].

Where did Hubert von Herkomer die?

Hubert von Herkomer died in Budleigh Salterton[4].

Who were Hubert von Herkomer's parents?

Hubert von Herkomer's mother was Josephine Herkomer[12].

Who was Hubert von Herkomer married to?

Hubert von Herkomer's spouses include Anna Herkomer[13].

What did Hubert von Herkomer do for work?

Hubert von Herkomer worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], and poet[9].

Where did Hubert von Herkomer go to school?

Hubert von Herkomer was educated at Royal College of Art[16].

What awards did Hubert von Herkomer receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[20], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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