Max Emden

German Jewish merchant and art collector, persecuted by Nazis because Jewish (1874-1940)
Person human Q1912453
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Max Emden

Summary

Max Emden is a human[1]. He was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on October 28, 1874[3]. He passed away in Muralto[4]. He died on June 26, 1940[5]. He worked as a merchant[6], art collector[7], and polo player[8].

Key Facts

  • Max Emden was born in Hamburg[2].
  • Max Emden passed away in Muralto[4].
  • Max Emden was born on October 28, 1874[3].
  • Max Emden died on June 26, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Ronco sopra Ascona Cemetery[9].
  • Max Emden's mother was Mathilde Emden[10].
  • A child of Max Emden was Hans Heinrich Emden[11].
  • Max Emden held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Max Emden held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • Max Emden worked as a merchant[6].
  • Max Emden's professions included art collector[7].
  • Max Emden's professions included polo player[8].
  • Max Emden was a member of Hamburger Polo Club[14].
  • Max Emden is recorded as male[15].
  • Max Emden's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Max Emden's Commons category is recorded as Max Emden[17].
  • Max Emden earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[18].
  • Max Emden's residence is recorded as Landhaus "Sechslinden"[19].
  • Max Emden's residence is recorded as Brissago Islands[20].
  • Max Emden's family name is recorded as Emden[21].
  • Max Emden's given name is recorded as Max[22].
  • Max Emden's significant event is recorded as persecution of Jews[23].
  • Max Emden's significant event is recorded as Aryanization[24].
  • Max Emden's significant event is recorded as claim for restitution of an artwork[25].
  • Max Emden's significant event is recorded as restitution of Nazi-looted art[26].

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Origins and Family

Max Emden was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on October 28, 1874[3]. His mother was Mathilde Emden[10].

Education

Max Emden earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[6], art collector[7], and polo player[8].

Personal Life

A child of Max Emden was Hans Heinrich Emden[11].

Death and Burial

Max Emden died on June 26, 1940[5]. He passed away in Muralto[4]. Burial took place at Ronco sopra Ascona Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Max Emden born?

Max Emden's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Max Emden die?

Max Emden passed away in Muralto[4].

Who were Max Emden's parents?

Max Emden's mother was Mathilde Emden[10].

What did Max Emden do for work?

Max Emden worked as merchant[6], art collector[7], and polo player[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . nzz-files-prod.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com. nzz-files-prod.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . hamburger-polo-club.de. hamburger-polo-club.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Das Schicksal des Kaufhauskönigs Emden. hamburger-polo-club.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Das Schicksal des Kaufhauskönigs Emden. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Monets "Mohnfeld" mit Erblast. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Heirs battle estate over $30m Monet painting from Emden collection sold during Nazi era. lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Sotheby’s to offer restituted view of Dresden acquired by Hitler's art dealer. sothebys.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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