Lili Elbe
Danish painter and transgender woman (1882–1931)
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Summary
Lili Elbe was born on December 28, 1882[1], in Vejle[2]. She died on September 13, 1931[3], in Dresden[4]. She worked as a painter[5]. She ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,214 views/month, #6,041 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: September 12, 1931[7]
- Place of burial: Trinitatis Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Gerda Wegener[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[10]
- Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11]
- Sex or gender: trans woman[12]
- Sexual orientation: non-heterosexuality[13]
- Genre: landscape painting[14]
- Commons category: Lili Elbe[15]
- Cause of death: complication[16]
- Family name: Wegener[17]
- Given name: Liliana[18], Lili[19], Einar[20], Magnus[21], Andreas[22]
- Significant event: feminizing surgery[23]
- Medical condition: received gender affirming surgery[24]
- Manner of death: accidental death[25]
- Described by source: Forgotten Women: The Writers[26], Reflections on the Christine Jorgenson Case[27], Wegbereiterinnen[28], Kvinde kend din historie[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[30]
- Commons Creator page: Lili Elbe[31]
- Birth name: Einar Magnus Andreas Wegener[32]
- Name in native language: Lili Elbe[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wiki Loves Pride Art & Artists[34]
Why It Matters
Lili Elbe has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Lili Elbe born?
Lili Elbe's place of birth was Vejle[2].
Where did Lili Elbe die?
Lili Elbe died in Dresden[4].
Who was Lili Elbe married to?
Lili Elbe's spouses include Gerda Wegener[9].
What did Lili Elbe do for work?
Lili Elbe worked as a painter[5].
Where did Lili Elbe go to school?
Lili Elbe was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11].