Johann Heinrich Jenny

landscape and portrait painter from Glarus (1786-1854)
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Summary

Johann Heinrich Jenny was born on January 4, 1786[1], in Ennenda[2]. He died on February 23, 1854[3], in Ennenda[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and council member[6].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[7]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Family name: Jenny[10]
  • Given name: Johann[11], Heinrich[12]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Ennenda[13]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[14]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[15]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[16]

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Jenny born?

Johann Heinrich Jenny's place of birth was Ennenda[2].

Where did Johann Heinrich Jenny die?

Johann Heinrich Jenny passed away in Ennenda[4].

What did Johann Heinrich Jenny do for work?

Johann Heinrich Jenny worked as a painter[5] and council member[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [1] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . sikart.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . sikart.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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    Artists of the world id → 00091575
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