Ignaz Günther

German sculptor and woodcarver (1725–1775)
Person human Q525374
Ignaz Günther
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Ignaz Günther

Summary

Ignaz Günther is a human[1]. Born in Q442666[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1725[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on June 27, 1775[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and wood carver[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ignaz Günther was born in Q442666[2].
  • Ignaz Günther passed away in Munich[4].
  • Ignaz Günther was born on November 22, 1725[3].
  • Ignaz Günther died on June 27, 1775[5].
  • Burial took place at Germany[9].
  • Ignaz Günther held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Ignaz Günther's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Ignaz Günther worked as a wood carver[7].
  • Ignaz Günther's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[11].
  • Ignaz Günther is recorded as male[12].
  • Ignaz Günther's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Ignaz Günther's Commons category is recorded as Ignaz Günther[14].
  • Ignaz Günther's residence is recorded as Ignaz-Günther-Haus[15].
  • Ignaz Günther's family name is recorded as Günther[16].
  • Ignaz Günther's given name is recorded as Ignaz[17].
  • Ignaz Günther's given name is recorded as Franz[18].
  • Ignaz Günther's described by source is recorded as Web Gallery of Art[19].
  • Ignaz Günther's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Ignaz Günther's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ignaz Günther[21].
  • Ignaz Günther's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Franz Ignaz Günther'}[22].
  • Ignaz Günther's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23].
  • Ignaz Günther's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[24].
  • Ignaz Günther's has works in the collection is recorded as Nationalmuseum[25].
  • Ignaz Günther's has works in the collection is recorded as Städel Museum[26].
  • Ignaz Günther's has works in the collection is recorded as Cleveland Museum of Art[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ignaz Günther was born in Q442666[2]. He was born on November 22, 1725[3].

Education

Ignaz Günther was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and wood carver[7].

Death and Burial

Ignaz Günther died on June 27, 1775[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He is buried at Germany[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ignaz Günther include 6148 Ignazgünther[28], an asteroid[29].

Why It Matters

Ignaz Günther ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include 6148 Ignazgünther[28], an asteroid[29].

FAQs

Where was Ignaz Günther born?

Ignaz Günther's place of birth was Q442666[2].

Where did Ignaz Günther die?

Ignaz Günther died in Munich[4].

What did Ignaz Günther do for work?

Ignaz Günther worked as sculptor[6] and wood carver[7].

Where did Ignaz Günther go to school?

Ignaz Günther was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[11].

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. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wga.hu. wga.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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