Johann Georg Wille

(1715 - 1808) German engraver (1715–1808)
Person human Q509724
Johann Georg Wille
Jean-Baptiste Greuze · Public Domain · Wikimedia
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds

Johann Georg Wille

Summary

Johann Georg Wille is a human[1]. Born in Giessen[2], he… he was born on November 5, 1715[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on April 5, 1808[5]. He worked as an engraver[6], graphic artist[7], painter[8], teacher[9], and printmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Georg Wille's place of birth was Giessen[2].
  • Johann Georg Wille passed away in Paris[4].
  • Johann Georg Wille was born on November 5, 1715[3].
  • Johann Georg Wille died on April 5, 1808[5].
  • A child of Johann Georg Wille was Pierre-Alexandre Wille[12].
  • Johann Georg Wille held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Johann Georg Wille held citizenship in France[14].
  • Johann Georg Wille's professions included engraver[6].
  • Johann Georg Wille's professions included graphic artist[7].
  • Johann Georg Wille's professions included painter[8].
  • Johann Georg Wille worked as a teacher[9].
  • Johann Georg Wille's professions included printmaker[10].
  • Johann Georg Wille's field of work was painting[15].
  • Johann Georg Wille's field of work was engraving[16].
  • Johann Georg Wille held the position of court painter[17].
  • A notable student of Johann Georg Wille was John Webber[18].
  • A notable student of Johann Georg Wille was Philip James de Loutherbourg[19].
  • A notable student of Johann Georg Wille was Charles Clément Bervic[20].
  • A notable student of Johann Georg Wille was Charles Guillaume Alexandre Bourgeois[21].
  • A notable student of Johann Georg Wille was Juste Chevillet[22].
  • A notable student of Johann Georg Wille was Constance Marie Charpentier[23].
  • Johann Georg Wille received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Johann Georg Wille was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[25].
  • Johann Georg Wille was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[26].
  • Johann Georg Wille is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Johann Georg Wille's place of birth was Giessen[2]. He was born on November 5, 1715[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engraver[6], graphic artist[7], painter[8], teacher[9], and printmaker[10]. Fields of work include painting[15], a method[28] and engraving[16]. Johann Georg Wille held the position of court painter[17]. Notable students include John Webber[18], an explorer[29], 1751–1793[30], of United Kingdom[31], specialised in visual arts[32]; Philip James de Loutherbourg[19], a painter[33], 1740–1812[34], of France[35], specialised in theatre art[36]; Charles Clément Bervic[20], a printmaker[37], 1756–1822[38], of France[39], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[40]; Charles Guillaume Alexandre Bourgeois[21], a painter[41], 1759–1832[42], of France[43]; Juste Chevillet[22], a copper engraver[44], 1729–1802[45], of France[46]; and Constance Marie Charpentier[23], a painter[47], 1767–1849[48], of France[49], specialised in painting[50].

Recognition

Johann Georg Wille received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Georg Wille was Pierre-Alexandre Wille[12].

Death and Burial

Johann Georg Wille died on April 5, 1808[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Georg Wille ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He has been cited as an influence by Christian von Mechel[53], a copper engraver[54], 1737–1817[55], of Switzerland[56], specialised in engraving process[57].

FAQs

Where was Johann Georg Wille born?

Born in Giessen[2], Johann Georg Wille…

Where did Johann Georg Wille die?

Johann Georg Wille died in Paris[4].

What did Johann Georg Wille do for work?

Johann Georg Wille worked as engraver[6], graphic artist[7], painter[8], teacher[9], and printmaker[10].

What awards did Johann Georg Wille receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].

Who did Johann Georg Wille influence?

Johann Georg Wille has been cited as an influence by Christian von Mechel[53].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [53] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [56] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [57] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

📑 Cite this page

Use these citations when quoting this entity in research, articles, AI prompts, or wherever provenance matters. We aggregate Wikidata + Wikipedia + authoritative open-data sources; the stitched, scored, cross-referenced view is what 4ort.xyz contributes.

APA 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Johann Georg Wille. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/johann-georg-wille
MLA “Johann Georg Wille.” 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph, 4ort.xyz, 7 Oct. 2026, https://4ort.xyz/entity/johann-georg-wille.
BibTeX @misc{4ortxyz_johann-georg-wille_2026, author = {{4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph}}, title = {{Johann Georg Wille}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://4ort.xyz/entity/johann-georg-wille}, note = {Accessed: 2026-10-07}}
LLM prompt According to 4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph (aggregator of Wikidata, Wikipedia, and authoritative open-data sources): Johann Georg Wille — https://4ort.xyz/entity/johann-georg-wille (retrieved 2026-10-07)

Canonical URL: https://4ort.xyz/entity/johann-georg-wille · Last refreshed:

Edit History

Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 4h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → UBOV886059
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P396]]: UBOV886059, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/289737|batch #289737]]"
  2. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'hu', 'it', 'ja', 'ru', 'tt']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update-languages-short:0||de */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57891|batch #57891]]: Import missing aliases from dewiki 1/5"
  3. 13d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 22FB-9EF0-6926-E9D0-2660
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14750]]: 22FB-9EF0-6926-E9D0-2660, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/275136|batch #275136]]"
  4. 22d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 24316
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/54302|batch #54302]]: migrate GND to own IDs"
  5. 28d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → John Webber, Philip James de Loutherbourg, Charles Clément Bervic +6
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P802]]: [[Q90207]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  6. 28d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → John Webber, Philip James de Loutherbourg, Charles Clément Bervic +6
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P802]]: [[Q2092945]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  7. 4w ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of poland mms id → 9810669171405606, 9810556321205606
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P7293]]: 9810556321205606, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/270895|batch #270895]]"
  8. 4w ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Finnish National Gallery +10
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q1542668]], groninger museum ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/c5a6d992c4b|details]])"
  9. 6w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → johann-georg-wille
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P13772]]: johann-georg-wille, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/289939074|johann georg wille (#289939074)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7915|H"
  10. 10w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Edwin of Northumbria
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P11493]]: Q348955, Import ID Biblissima V3 ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/OR/a6710164cdc|details]])"
  11. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118841378
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14608]]: 118841378, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783130387391"
  12. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 42693
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14585]]: 42693, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1782930557898"
Live feed via Wikidata EventStreams. New edits appear within minutes of being made on Wikidata.