Nikiforos Lytras

Greek painter (1832–1904)
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Summary

Nikiforos Lytras was born on January 1, 1832[1], in Panormos[2]. He died on June 13, 1904[3], in Athens[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and academic staff[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (288 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Chatziantonis Lytras[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Greece[9]
  • Native language: Modern Greek[10]
  • Employer: Athens School of Fine Arts[11]
  • Educated at: Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[12], Athens School of Fine Arts[13]
  • Student: Dimítris Lítsas[14], Georgios Jakobides[15], Périclès Pantazis[16]
  • Award received: Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Movement: Munich school[19]
  • Commons category: Nikiforos Lytras[20]
  • Family name: Litras[21]
  • Given name: Nikephoros[22]
  • Work location: Greece[23]
  • Depicted by: Bust of Nikiforos Lytras, Tinos[24]
  • Described by source: Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[26]
  • Commons Creator page: Nikiforos Lytras[27]
  • Name in native language: Νικηφόρος Λύτρας[28]
  • Has works in the collection: Averoff Gallery[29], National Gallery of Athens[30], Corfu National Gallery[31]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
  • P14883: 9230[33]

Why It Matters

Nikiforos Lytras has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Nikiforos Lytras born?

Nikiforos Lytras's place of birth was Panormos[2].

Where did Nikiforos Lytras die?

Nikiforos Lytras passed away in Athens[4].

Who were Nikiforos Lytras's parents?

Nikiforos Lytras's father was Chatziantonis Lytras[8].

What did Nikiforos Lytras do for work?

Nikiforos Lytras worked as a painter[5] and academic staff[6].

Where did Nikiforos Lytras go to school?

Nikiforos Lytras was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[12] and Athens School of Fine Arts[13].

What awards did Nikiforos Lytras receive?

Honors received include Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . nationalgallery.gr. Retrieved . nationalgallery.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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