Johann Rudolf Füssli
Swiss art historian and painter (1709-1793)
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Summary
Johann Rudolf Füssli was born on September 5, 1709[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on September 12, 1793[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], painter[6], author[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Johann Caspar Füssli[10]
- Child: Johann Heinrich Füssli[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family name: Füssli[15]
- Given name: Rudolf[16], Johann[17]
- Work location: Zurich[18]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[19]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[20], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1756[25]
- End of work period: January 1, 1825[26]
- Sibling: Henry Fuseli[27], Johann Kaspar Füssli[28], Hans Rudolf Füssli[29], Anna Füssli[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[31]
- Writing language: German[32]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[33]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[34]
- P14585: 43698[35]
- P14608: 104114843[36]
- P14750: 69DC-FC38-CE7A-A3F4-225A[37]
Why It Matters
Johann Rudolf Füssli is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Johann Rudolf Füssli born?
Johann Rudolf Füssli was born in Zurich[2].
Where did Johann Rudolf Füssli die?
Johann Rudolf Füssli passed away in Zurich[4].
Who were Johann Rudolf Füssli's parents?
Johann Rudolf Füssli's father was Johann Caspar Füssli[10].
What did Johann Rudolf Füssli do for work?
Johann Rudolf Füssli worked as an art historian[5], painter[6], author[7], and artist[8].