Jens Adolf Jerichau

Danish sculptor (1816-1883)
Person human Q288087
Jens Adolf Jerichau
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Jens Adolf Jerichau

Summary

Jens Adolf Jerichau is a human[1]. Born in Assens[2], he… he was born on April 17, 1816[3]. He passed away in Neder Dråby[4]. He died on July 25, 1883[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and painter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jens Adolf Jerichau's place of birth was Assens[2].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau died in Neder Dråby[4].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau was born on April 17, 1816[3].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau died on July 25, 1883[5].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau is buried at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[9].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau was married to Elisabeth Baumann[10].
  • A child of Jens Adolf Jerichau was Thorald Jerichau[11].
  • A child of Jens Adolf Jerichau was Harald Jerichau[12].
  • A child of Jens Adolf Jerichau was Holger H. Jerichau[13].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau worked as a painter[7].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau's field of work was art of sculpture[15].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[16].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[17].
  • A notable student of Jens Adolf Jerichau was Ida Göthilda Nilsson[18].
  • A notable student of Jens Adolf Jerichau was Johan Edvard Ericsson[19].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau received the Thorvaldsen Medal[20].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau is recorded as male[24].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau is associated with the Neoclassicism movement[26].
  • Jens Adolf Jerichau's Commons category is recorded as Jens Adolf Jerichau (sculptor)[27].

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Origins and Family

Jens Adolf Jerichau's place of birth was Assens[2]. He was born on April 17, 1816[3].

Education

Jens Adolf Jerichau's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and painter[7]. Jens Adolf Jerichau's field of work was art of sculpture[15]. Among his employers was Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[16]. Notable students include Ida Göthilda Nilsson[18], a sculptor[28], 1840–1920[29], of Sweden[30], specialised in art of sculpture[31] and Johan Edvard Ericsson[19], a sculptor[32], 1836–1871[33], of Sweden[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Thorvaldsen Medal[20], an art prize[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1837[37]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[38], in Denmark[39]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], a grade of an order[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1808[42]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[43], in Denmark[44].

Personal Life

Among Jens Adolf Jerichau's spouses was Elisabeth Baumann[10]. Children include Thorald Jerichau[11], a composer[45], 1848–1909[46], of Kingdom of Denmark[47]; Harald Jerichau[12], a painter[48], 1852–1878[49], of Kingdom of Denmark[50]; and Holger H. Jerichau[13], a painter[51], 1861–1900[52], of Kingdom of Denmark[53].

Death and Burial

Jens Adolf Jerichau died on July 25, 1883[5]. He died in Neder Dråby[4]. Burial took place at Solbjerg Park Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Jens Adolf Jerichau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Jens Adolf Jerichau born?

Jens Adolf Jerichau was born in Assens[2].

Where did Jens Adolf Jerichau die?

Jens Adolf Jerichau died in Neder Dråby[4].

Who was Jens Adolf Jerichau married to?

Jens Adolf Jerichau's spouses include Elisabeth Baumann[10].

What did Jens Adolf Jerichau do for work?

Jens Adolf Jerichau worked as sculptor[6] and painter[7].

Where did Jens Adolf Jerichau go to school?

Jens Adolf Jerichau was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[17].

What awards did Jens Adolf Jerichau receive?

Honors received include Thorvaldsen Medal[20], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[22], and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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