Otto Simson

German art historian (1912-1993)
Person human Q1746751
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Otto Simson

Summary

Otto Simson is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on +1912-07-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on +1993-05-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Otto Simson's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Otto Simson passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Otto Simson was born on +1912-07-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Otto Simson died on +1993-05-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Otto Simson is buried at Dahlem Cemetery[9].
  • Otto Simson's father was Ernst von Simson[10].
  • Otto Simson's mother was Martha Oppenheim[11].
  • Among Otto Simson's spouses was Aloysia Alexandra Prinzessin von Schönburg-Hartenstein[12].
  • Otto Simson was married to Marie-Anne Helene Emanuela Altgräfin zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Krautheim und Dyck[13].
  • A child of Otto Simson was Ernst von Simson[14].
  • A child of Otto Simson was John von Simson[15].
  • Otto Simson held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Otto Simson worked as an art historian[6].
  • Otto Simson's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Otto Simson's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[17].
  • Otto Simson was employed by University of Chicago[18].
  • Otto Simson received the Order of Merit of Berlin[19].
  • Otto Simson received the Ernst Reuter Medal[20].
  • Otto Simson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Otto Simson's image is recorded as Freiburg- Amerikahaus, Konferenz "Das lebendige Museum", Prof. Dr. Otto von Simson, Paris, Porträt - LABW - Staatsarchiv Freiburg W 134 Nr. 057101.jpeg[22].
  • Otto Simson is recorded as male[23].
  • Otto Simson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Otto Simson's ISNI is recorded as 000000011032121X[25].
  • Otto Simson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 108227430[26].
  • Otto Simson's GND ID is recorded as 118614592[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Otto Simson… he was born on +1912-07-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ernst von Simson[10]. His mother was Martha Oppenheim[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Freie Universität Berlin[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1948[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and University of Chicago[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in Chicago[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of Berlin[19], an order of merit[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1987[38] and Ernst Reuter Medal[20], an award[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1954[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Aloysia Alexandra Prinzessin von Schönburg-Hartenstein[12], 1906–1976[42] and Marie-Anne Helene Emanuela Altgräfin zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Krautheim und Dyck[13], 1933–2015[43]. Children include Ernst von Simson[14] and John von Simson[15].

Death and Burial

Otto Simson died on +1993-05-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Dahlem Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Otto Simson is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Otto Simson born?

Born in Berlin[2], Otto Simson…

Where did Otto Simson die?

Otto Simson died in Berlin[4].

Who were Otto Simson's parents?

Otto Simson's father was Ernst von Simson[10]. Otto Simson's mother was Martha Oppenheim[11].

Who was Otto Simson married to?

Otto Simson's spouses include Aloysia Alexandra Prinzessin von Schönburg-Hartenstein[12] and Marie-Anne Helene Emanuela Altgräfin zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Krautheim und Dyck[13].

What did Otto Simson do for work?

Otto Simson worked as art historian[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Otto Simson receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Berlin[19] and Ernst Reuter Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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