Ludwig Borchardt

German egyptologist (1863–1938)
Person human Q60758
Ludwig Borchardt
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Ludwig Borchardt

Summary

Ludwig Borchardt is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 5, 1863[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 12, 1938[5]. He worked as an architect[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], architectural historian[9], and egyptologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Ludwig Borchardt…
  • Ludwig Borchardt died in Paris[4].
  • Ludwig Borchardt was born on October 5, 1863[3].
  • Ludwig Borchardt died on August 12, 1938[5].
  • Ludwig Borchardt died on August 25, 1938[12].
  • Ludwig Borchardt is buried at Cairo[13].
  • Ludwig Borchardt was married to Emilie Borchardt[14].
  • Ludwig Borchardt held citizenship in German Reich[15].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's professions included architect[6].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's professions included art historian[7].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Ludwig Borchardt worked as an architectural historian[9].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's professions included egyptologist[10].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's professions included art collector[16].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's field of work was Egyptology[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ludwig Borchardt is Bust of Queen Nefertiti[18].
  • Ludwig Borchardt was a member of Berlin fraternity of the Märker[19].
  • Ludwig Borchardt is recorded as male[20].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Borchardt[22].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's family name is recorded as Borchardt[23].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's given name is recorded as Ludwig[24].
  • Ludwig Borchardt studied under Adolf Erman[25].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[26].
  • Ludwig Borchardt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Borchardt was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 5, 1863[3].

Education

Ludwig Borchardt studied under Adolf Erman[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], architectural historian[9], egyptologist[10], and art collector[16]. Ludwig Borchardt's field of work was Egyptology[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ludwig Borchardt is Bust of Queen Nefertiti[18].

Personal Life

Ludwig Borchardt was married to Emilie Borchardt[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 12, 1938[5] and August 25, 1938[12]. Ludwig Borchardt passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cairo[13].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Borchardt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Borchardt born?

Ludwig Borchardt was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Ludwig Borchardt die?

Ludwig Borchardt died in Paris[4].

Who was Ludwig Borchardt married to?

Ludwig Borchardt's spouses include Emilie Borchardt[14].

What did Ludwig Borchardt do for work?

Ludwig Borchardt worked as architect[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], architectural historian[9], and egyptologist[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Q107642470. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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