Jakob Schwegler

Swiss painter, sculptor, and lithographer (1793-1866)
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Summary

Jakob Schwegler was born on May 2, 1793[1], in Hergiswil bei Willisau[2]. He died on January 7, 1866[3], in Lucerne[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], lithographer[6], and painter[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
  • Student: Robert Zünd[10]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family name: Schwegler[13]
  • Given name: Jakob[14]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Hergiswil[15]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[16]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[18]

FAQs

Where was Jakob Schwegler born?

Jakob Schwegler was born in Hergiswil bei Willisau[2].

Where did Jakob Schwegler die?

Jakob Schwegler died in Lucerne[4].

What did Jakob Schwegler do for work?

Jakob Schwegler worked as a sculptor[5], lithographer[6], and painter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Kunstindeks Danmark. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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