Johann Moritz Rugendas

German artist (1802-1858)
Person human Q652305
Johann Moritz Rugendas
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Johann Moritz Rugendas

Summary

Johann Moritz Rugendas is a human[1]. Born in Augsburg[2], he… he was born on April 30, 1804[3]. He passed away in Weilheim an der Teck[4]. He died on May 29, 1858[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and traveler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's place of birth was Augsburg[2].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas passed away in Weilheim an der Teck[4].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas was born on April 30, 1804[3].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas was born on March 29, 1802[11].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas died on May 29, 1858[5].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[12].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas worked as a painter[6].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's professions included lithographer[8].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas worked as a traveler[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Moritz Rugendas is View of Valparaíso[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Moritz Rugendas is View of the Valley of Mexico with Volcanoes and the Texcoco Lake[14].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[15].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas received the Order of the Red Eagle[16].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas was influenced by Alexander von Humboldt[17].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas is recorded as male[18].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's family is recorded as Rugendas[20].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's genre is landscape painting[21].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's Commons category is recorded as Johann Moritz Rugendas[22].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's archives at is recorded as University of Massachusetts Amherst[23].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's residence is recorded as Valparaíso[24].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's residence is recorded as Veracruz[25].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's residence is recorded as Peru[26].
  • Johann Moritz Rugendas's residence is recorded as Santiago[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Augsburg[2], Johann Moritz Rugendas… Recorded date of birth include April 30, 1804[3] and March 29, 1802[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and traveler[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include View of Valparaíso[13], a painting[28], founded in 1842[29] and View of the Valley of Mexico with Volcanoes and the Texcoco Lake[14], a painting[30], founded in 1833[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[15], a grade of an order[32], in Prussia[33] and Order of the Red Eagle[16], an order[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35], founded in 1792[36].

Death and Burial

Johann Moritz Rugendas died on May 29, 1858[5]. He passed away in Weilheim an der Teck[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Moritz Rugendas ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Johann Moritz Rugendas born?

Johann Moritz Rugendas's place of birth was Augsburg[2].

Where did Johann Moritz Rugendas die?

Johann Moritz Rugendas died in Weilheim an der Teck[4].

What did Johann Moritz Rugendas do for work?

Johann Moritz Rugendas worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], lithographer[8], and traveler[9].

What awards did Johann Moritz Rugendas receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[15] and Order of the Red Eagle[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . asteria.fivecolleges.edu. Retrieved . asteria.fivecolleges.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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