Peter Ludwig

German industrialist, art collector and patron (1925–1996)
Person human Q73991
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Peter Ludwig

Summary

Peter Ludwig is a human[1]. Born in Koblenz[2], he… he was born on +1925-07-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Aachen[4]. He died on +1996-07-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an art collector[6] and patron of the arts[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Koblenz[2], Peter Ludwig…
  • Peter Ludwig passed away in Aachen[4].
  • Peter Ludwig was born on +1925-07-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Ludwig died on +1996-07-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Peter Ludwig's spouses was Irene Ludwig[9].
  • Peter Ludwig held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Peter Ludwig worked as an art collector[6].
  • Peter Ludwig worked as a patron of the arts[7].
  • Peter Ludwig received the Medalla Jabach[11].
  • Peter Ludwig received the Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[12].
  • Peter Ludwig received the Golden Ring of Honour of the city Aachen[13].
  • Peter Ludwig received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Peter Ludwig received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[15].
  • Peter Ludwig received the honorary citizen of Cologne[16].
  • Peter Ludwig is recorded as male[17].
  • Peter Ludwig's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Peter Ludwig's Commons category is recorded as Peter Ludwig[19].
  • Peter Ludwig's family name is recorded as Ludwig[20].
  • Peter Ludwig's given name is recorded as Peter[21].
  • Peter Ludwig's professorship is recorded as Foreign member of the Russian Academy of Arts[22].
  • Peter Ludwig's work location is recorded as Aachen[23].
  • Peter Ludwig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Peter Ludwig's different from is recorded as Peter Ludwigs[25].

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Origins and Family

Peter Ludwig's place of birth was Koblenz[2]. He was born on +1925-07-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and patron of the arts[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Medalla Jabach[11], a cultural prize[26], in Germany[27]; Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[12], an award[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1949[30]; Golden Ring of Honour of the city Aachen[13], an award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1972[33]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35]; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[15], a grade of an order[36], in Austria[37]; and honorary citizen of Cologne[16], an award[38], in Germany[39].

Personal Life

Peter Ludwig was married to Irene Ludwig[9].

Death and Burial

Peter Ludwig died on +1996-07-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Aachen[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peter Ludwig include Museum Ludwig[40], an art museum[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1976[43], headquartered in Cologne[44]; Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum[45], a museum[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1883[48]; and Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst[49], an art museum[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1991[52].

Why It Matters

Peter Ludwig has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Museum Ludwig[40], an art museum[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1976[43], headquartered in Cologne[44]; Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum[45], a museum[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1883[48]; and Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst[49], an art museum[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1991[52].

FAQs

Where was Peter Ludwig born?

Peter Ludwig was born in Koblenz[2].

Where did Peter Ludwig die?

Peter Ludwig passed away in Aachen[4].

Who was Peter Ludwig married to?

Peter Ludwig's spouses include Irene Ludwig[9].

What did Peter Ludwig do for work?

Peter Ludwig worked as art collector[6] and patron of the arts[7].

What awards did Peter Ludwig receive?

Honors received include Medalla Jabach[11], Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[12], Golden Ring of Honour of the city Aachen[13], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
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  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Professorship Foreign member of the Russian Academy of Arts
    Work location Aachen
    Citizenship
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