Ludwig Justi

German art historian (1876–1957)
Person human Q1257779
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Ludwig Justi

Summary

Ludwig Justi is a human[1]. Born in Marburg[2], he… he was born on March 14, 1876[3]. He passed away in Potsdam[4]. He died on October 19, 1957[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Justi's place of birth was Marburg[2].
  • Ludwig Justi died in Potsdam[4].
  • Ludwig Justi was born on March 14, 1876[3].
  • Ludwig Justi died on October 19, 1957[5].
  • Ludwig Justi is buried at Bornstedt Cemetery[9].
  • Ludwig Justi's father was Ferdinand Justi[10].
  • Ludwig Justi's mother was Helene Justi-Schepp[11].
  • Ludwig Justi held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Ludwig Justi worked as an art historian[6].
  • Ludwig Justi's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ludwig Justi held the position of Geheimrat[13].
  • Ludwig Justi was employed by Städel Museum[14].
  • Among Ludwig Justi's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].
  • Among Ludwig Justi's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Ludwig Justi received the Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[17].
  • Ludwig Justi received the National Prize of East Germany[18].
  • Ludwig Justi was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[19].
  • Ludwig Justi is recorded as male[20].
  • Ludwig Justi's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ludwig Justi's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Justi[22].
  • Ludwig Justi's archives at is recorded as Q81164803[23].
  • Ludwig Justi's family name is recorded as Justi[24].
  • Ludwig Justi's given name is recorded as Ludwig[25].
  • Ludwig Justi's relative is recorded as Carl Justi[26].
  • Ludwig Justi's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Justi's place of birth was Marburg[2]. He was born on March 14, 1876[3]. His father was Ferdinand Justi[10]. His mother was Helene Justi-Schepp[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Städel Museum[14], an art museum[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1816[30], headquartered in Frankfurt[31]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]. Ludwig Justi held the position of Geheimrat[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[17], a title of honor[40], in German Democratic Republic[41], founded in 1952[42] and National Prize of East Germany[18], a national award[43], in German Democratic Republic[44], founded in 1949[45].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Justi died on October 19, 1957[5]. He passed away in Potsdam[4]. Burial took place at Bornstedt Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Justi has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Justi born?

Born in Marburg[2], Ludwig Justi…

Where did Ludwig Justi die?

Ludwig Justi passed away in Potsdam[4].

Who were Ludwig Justi's parents?

Ludwig Justi's father was Ferdinand Justi[10]. Ludwig Justi's mother was Helene Justi-Schepp[11].

What did Ludwig Justi do for work?

Ludwig Justi worked as art historian[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Ludwig Justi receive?

Honors received include Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[17] and National Prize of East Germany[18].

References

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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] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Karl Justi, Ferdinand Justi
    Place of death Potsdam
    Award received Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes, National Prize of East Germany
    Place of burial Bornstedt Cemetery
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