Karl von Piloty

German painter (1826-1886)
Person human Q505758
Karl von Piloty
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Karl von Piloty

Summary

Karl von Piloty is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on October 1, 1826[3]. He passed away in Ambach[4]. He died on July 21, 1886[5]. He worked as a painter[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and lithographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Piloty was born in Munich[2].
  • Karl von Piloty died in Ambach[4].
  • Karl von Piloty was born on October 1, 1826[3].
  • Karl von Piloty died on July 21, 1886[5].
  • Karl von Piloty is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[11].
  • Karl von Piloty's father was Ferdinand Piloty[12].
  • A child of Karl von Piloty was Oskar Piloty[13].
  • A child of Karl von Piloty was Robert Piloty[14].
  • Karl von Piloty held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[15].
  • Karl von Piloty worked as a painter[6].
  • Karl von Piloty worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Karl von Piloty's professions included teacher[8].
  • Karl von Piloty worked as a lithographer[9].
  • Among Karl von Piloty's employers was Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16].
  • Karl von Piloty's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[17].
  • A notable student of Karl von Piloty was Adolf Eberle[18].
  • A notable student of Karl von Piloty was Joseph Flüggen[19].
  • A notable student of Karl von Piloty was Max Ebersberger[20].
  • A notable student of Karl von Piloty was Karl Raupp[21].
  • A notable student of Karl von Piloty was Gabriel von Hackl[22].
  • A notable student of Karl von Piloty was Q876379[23].
  • Karl von Piloty received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[24].
  • Karl von Piloty is recorded as male[25].
  • Karl von Piloty's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Karl von Piloty's genre is history painting[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl von Piloty was born in Munich[2]. He was born on October 1, 1826[3]. His father was Ferdinand Piloty[12].

Education

Karl von Piloty was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[17]. He studied under Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and lithographer[9]. Karl von Piloty was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16]. Notable students include Adolf Eberle[18], a painter[29], 1843–1914[30], of Kingdom of Bavaria[31]; Joseph Flüggen[19], a painter[32], 1842–1906[33], of Kingdom of Bavaria[34], specialised in art[35]; Max Ebersberger[20], a painter[36], 1852–1926[37], of Germany[38]; Karl Raupp[21], a painter[39], 1837–1918[40], of Grand Duchy of Hesse[41]; Gabriel von Hackl[22], a painter[42], 1843–1926[43], of Austria–Hungary[44]; and Q876379[23], a painter[45], 1843–1897[46], of Kingdom of Bavaria[47], specialised in painting[48].

Recognition

Karl von Piloty received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[24].

Personal Life

Children include Oskar Piloty[13], a chemist[49], 1866–1915[50], of Kingdom of Bavaria[51] and Robert Piloty[14], a jurist[52], 1863–1926[53], of Germany[54], specialised in law[55].

Death and Burial

Karl von Piloty died on July 21, 1886[5]. He died in Ambach[4]. He is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Karl von Piloty ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

He has been cited as an influence by Georgios Jakobides[58], a curator[59], 1853–1932[60], of Greece[61], specialised in painting[62] and Joseph Flüggen[63], a painter[64], 1842–1906[65], of Kingdom of Bavaria[66], specialised in art[67].

FAQs

Where was Karl von Piloty born?

Karl von Piloty was born in Munich[2].

Where did Karl von Piloty die?

Karl von Piloty died in Ambach[4].

Who were Karl von Piloty's parents?

Karl von Piloty's father was Ferdinand Piloty[12].

What did Karl von Piloty do for work?

Karl von Piloty worked as painter[6], university teacher[7], teacher[8], and lithographer[9].

Where did Karl von Piloty go to school?

Karl von Piloty was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[17].

What awards did Karl von Piloty receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[24].

Who did Karl von Piloty influence?

Karl von Piloty has been cited as an influence by Georgios Jakobides[58] and Joseph Flüggen[63].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Adolf Eberle, Joseph Flüggen, Max Ebersberger +7
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Oskar Piloty, Robert Piloty
    Merkelstiftung person id I22812
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