Irene Ludwig

German art historian, patron and art collector (1927–2010)
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Irene Ludwig

Summary

Irene Ludwig is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Aachen[2]. She was born on June 17, 1927[3]. She passed away in Aachen[4]. She died on November 28, 2010[5]. She worked as an art historian[6], patron of the arts[7], and art collector[8].

Key Facts

  • Irene Ludwig was born in Aachen[2].
  • Irene Ludwig died in Aachen[4].
  • Irene Ludwig was born on June 17, 1927[3].
  • Irene Ludwig died on November 28, 2010[5].
  • Irene Ludwig was married to Peter Ludwig[9].
  • Irene Ludwig held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Irene Ludwig's professions included art historian[6].
  • Irene Ludwig's professions included patron of the arts[7].
  • Irene Ludwig worked as an art collector[8].
  • Irene Ludwig was educated at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[11].
  • Irene Ludwig received the Golden Ring of Honour of the city Aachen[12].
  • Irene Ludwig received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • Irene Ludwig received the honorary citizen of Cologne[14].
  • Irene Ludwig received the honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[15].
  • Irene Ludwig received the honorary doctor of the University of Vermont[16].
  • Irene Ludwig received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Irene Ludwig is recorded as female[18].
  • Irene Ludwig's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Irene Ludwig's Commons category is recorded as Irene Ludwig[20].
  • Irene Ludwig's family name is recorded as Ludwig[21].
  • Irene Ludwig's given name is recorded as Irene[22].
  • Irene Ludwig's professorship is recorded as Foreign member of the Russian Academy of Arts[23].
  • Irene Ludwig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Irene Ludwig's place of birth was Aachen[2]. She was born on June 17, 1927[3].

Education

Irene Ludwig was educated at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], patron of the arts[7], and art collector[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Ring of Honour of the city Aachen[12], an award[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1972[27]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; honorary citizen of Cologne[14], an award[30], in Germany[31]; honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[15], an award[32], in Hungary[33]; honorary doctor of the University of Vermont[16], an award[34], in United States[35]; and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a decoration[36], in Germany[37].

Personal Life

Irene Ludwig was married to Peter Ludwig[9].

Death and Burial

Irene Ludwig died on November 28, 2010[5]. She passed away in Aachen[4].

FAQs

Where was Irene Ludwig born?

Irene Ludwig's place of birth was Aachen[2].

Where did Irene Ludwig die?

Irene Ludwig passed away in Aachen[4].

Who was Irene Ludwig married to?

Irene Ludwig's spouses include Peter Ludwig[9].

What did Irene Ludwig do for work?

Irene Ludwig worked as art historian[6], patron of the arts[7], and art collector[8].

Where did Irene Ludwig go to school?

Irene Ludwig was educated at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[11].

What awards did Irene Ludwig receive?

Honors received include Golden Ring of Honour of the city Aachen[12], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], honorary citizen of Cologne[14], and honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . ub.uni-mainz.de. Retrieved . ub.uni-mainz.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Occupation art historian, patron of the arts, art collector
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