Max Stern

German Jewish Canadian art dealer, persecuted by the Nazis (1904–1987)
Person human Q214206
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Max Stern

Summary

Max Stern is a human[1]. He was born in Mönchengladbach[2]. He was born on April 18, 1904[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 30, 1987[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], art dealer[7], art collector[8], and philanthropist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Max Stern was born in Mönchengladbach[2].
  • Max Stern died in Paris[4].
  • Max Stern was born on April 18, 1904[3].
  • Max Stern died on May 30, 1987[5].
  • Max Stern's father was Julius Stern[11].
  • Max Stern held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Max Stern held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Max Stern worked as an art historian[6].
  • Max Stern worked as an art dealer[7].
  • Max Stern worked as an art collector[8].
  • Max Stern's professions included philanthropist[9].
  • Max Stern received the Member of the Order of Canada[14].
  • Max Stern is recorded as male[15].
  • Max Stern's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Max Stern's Commons category is recorded as Max Stern (gallery owner)[17].
  • Max Stern's archives at is recorded as National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives[18].
  • Max Stern's archives at is recorded as National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives[19].
  • Max Stern's archives at is recorded as National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives[20].
  • Max Stern's family name is recorded as Stern[21].
  • Max Stern's given name is recorded as Max[22].
  • Max Stern's significant event is recorded as persecution of Jews[23].
  • Max Stern's significant event is recorded as claim for restitution of an artwork[24].
  • Max Stern's significant event is recorded as Emigration from Nazi Germany 1933-1945[25].
  • Max Stern's significant event is recorded as restitution of Nazi-looted art[26].
  • Max Stern's significant event is recorded as Lempertz auction 392 "Die Bestände der Galerie Stern – Düsseldorf November 13 1937[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mönchengladbach[2], Max Stern… he was born on April 18, 1904[3]. His father was Julius Stern[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], art dealer[7], art collector[8], and philanthropist[9].

Recognition

Max Stern received the Member of the Order of Canada[14].

Death and Burial

Max Stern died on May 30, 1987[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Max Stern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Max Stern born?

Born in Mönchengladbach[2], Max Stern…

Where did Max Stern die?

Max Stern died in Paris[4].

Who were Max Stern's parents?

Max Stern's father was Julius Stern[11].

What did Max Stern do for work?

Max Stern worked as art historian[6], art dealer[7], art collector[8], and philanthropist[9].

What awards did Max Stern receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . concordia.ca. concordia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Montreal project helps solve issue around recovering Nazi-stolen art. Retrieved . digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Max Stern estate recovers 2 paintings lost to Nazis. cbc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Dealer Returns Painting Lost in Nazi-Era Forced Sale. Retrieved . lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . German casino returns Nazi-looted art to Jewish heirs. lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . lootedart.com. lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . concordia.ca. Retrieved . concordia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de. Retrieved . digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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