Hugo von Ritgen

German architect (1811–1889)
Person human Q105213
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Hugo von Ritgen

Summary

Hugo von Ritgen is a human[1]. Born in Marsberg[2], he… he was born on March 3, 1811[3]. He passed away in Giessen[4]. He died on July 31, 1889[5]. He worked as an architect[6], university teacher[7], and art historian[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Hugo von Ritgen was born in Marsberg[2].
  • Hugo von Ritgen died in Giessen[4].
  • Hugo von Ritgen was born on March 3, 1811[3].
  • Hugo von Ritgen died on July 31, 1889[5].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's father was Ferdinand August Maria Franz von Ritgen[10].
  • A child of Hugo von Ritgen was Hugo von Ritgen[11].
  • Hugo von Ritgen held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Hugo von Ritgen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Hugo von Ritgen worked as an architect[6].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's professions included art historian[8].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's field of work was architecture[14].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's field of work was art collection[15].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's field of work was art history[16].
  • Hugo von Ritgen was employed by University of Giessen[17].
  • Hugo von Ritgen received the Q20725584[18].
  • Hugo von Ritgen received the honorary citizen of Eisenach[19].
  • Hugo von Ritgen is recorded as male[20].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's Commons category is recorded as Hugo von Ritgen[22].
  • Hugo von Ritgen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[23].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's family name is recorded as Ritgen[24].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's given name is recorded as Hugo[25].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's work location is recorded as Belgium[26].
  • Hugo von Ritgen's work location is recorded as France[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugo von Ritgen's place of birth was Marsberg[2]. He was born on March 3, 1811[3]. His father was Ferdinand August Maria Franz von Ritgen[10].

Education

Hugo von Ritgen earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], university teacher[7], and art historian[8]. Fields of work include architecture[14], an academic discipline[28]; art collection[15]; and art history[16], an academic discipline[29]. Hugo von Ritgen was employed by University of Giessen[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Q20725584[18], a title of honor[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31] and honorary citizen of Eisenach[19], an award[32], in Germany[33].

Personal Life

A child of Hugo von Ritgen was he[11].

Death and Burial

Hugo von Ritgen died on July 31, 1889[5]. He passed away in Giessen[4].

Why It Matters

Hugo von Ritgen is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Hugo von Ritgen born?

Born in Marsberg[2], Hugo von Ritgen…

Where did Hugo von Ritgen die?

Hugo von Ritgen passed away in Giessen[4].

Who were Hugo von Ritgen's parents?

Hugo von Ritgen's father was Ferdinand August Maria Franz von Ritgen[10].

What did Hugo von Ritgen do for work?

Hugo von Ritgen worked as architect[6], university teacher[7], and art historian[8].

What awards did Hugo von Ritgen receive?

Honors received include Q20725584[18] and honorary citizen of Eisenach[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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