Peter von Cornelius

painter from Germany (1783-1867)
Person human Q58833
Peter von Cornelius
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Summary

Peter von Cornelius is a human[1]. He was born in Düsseldorf[2]. He was born on September 23, 1783[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on March 6, 1867[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], university teacher[8], and draftsperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Düsseldorf[2].
  • Peter von Cornelius passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Peter von Cornelius was born on September 23, 1783[3].
  • Peter von Cornelius died on March 6, 1867[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Domfriedhof der St.-Hedwigs-Gemeinde[11].
  • Peter von Cornelius's father was Aloys Cornelius[12].
  • Peter von Cornelius's mother was Q138654040[13].
  • Peter von Cornelius held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Peter von Cornelius worked as a painter[6].
  • Peter von Cornelius's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Peter von Cornelius worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Peter von Cornelius's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Peter von Cornelius was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[15].
  • Peter von Cornelius was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[16].
  • A notable student of Peter von Cornelius was Philipp Foltz[17].
  • A notable student of Peter von Cornelius was Jørgen Sonne[18].
  • A notable student of Peter von Cornelius was Andreas Müller[19].
  • A notable student of Peter von Cornelius was Ludwig Moralt[20].
  • A notable student of Peter von Cornelius was Kaspar Braun[21].
  • A notable student of Peter von Cornelius was August Vischer[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter von Cornelius is The wise and the foolish virgins[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter von Cornelius is Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers[24].
  • Peter von Cornelius received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
  • Peter von Cornelius received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26].
  • Peter von Cornelius was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter von Cornelius's place of birth was Düsseldorf[2]. He was born on September 23, 1783[3]. His father was Aloys Cornelius[12]. His mother was Q138654040[13].

Education

Peter von Cornelius was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], university teacher[8], and draftsperson[9]. Peter von Cornelius was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[15]. Notable students include Philipp Foltz[17], a painter[28], 1805–1877[29], of Kingdom of Bavaria[30], specialised in painting[31]; Jørgen Sonne[18], a painter[32], 1801–1890[33], of Kingdom of Denmark[34], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[35]; Andreas Müller[19], a painter[36], 1811–1890[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38]; Ludwig Moralt[20], a painter[39], 1815–1888[40], of Germany[41]; Kaspar Braun[21], an illustrator[42], 1807–1877[43], of Kingdom of Bavaria[44]; and August Vischer[22], a painter[45], 1821–1898[46], of Grand Duchy of Baden[47], awarded the Medal of Merit for Art and Science[48].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The wise and the foolish virgins[23], a painting[49], founded in 1813[50] and Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers[24], a fresco[51], founded in 1816[52]. Things named for Peter von Cornelius include Cornelius bridge[53] and Cornelius Award[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[55], in Prussia[56], founded in 1842[57] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26], an order[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1980[60].

Death and Burial

Peter von Cornelius died on March 6, 1867[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter Domfriedhof der St.-Hedwigs-Gemeinde[11].

Why It Matters

Peter von Cornelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Cornelius bridge[53] and Cornelius Award[54].

FAQs

Where was Peter von Cornelius born?

Born in Düsseldorf[2].

Where did Peter von Cornelius die?

Peter von Cornelius passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Peter von Cornelius's parents?

Peter von Cornelius's father was Aloys Cornelius[12]. Peter von Cornelius's mother was Q138654040[13].

What did Peter von Cornelius do for work?

Peter von Cornelius worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], university teacher[8], and draftsperson[9].

Where did Peter von Cornelius go to school?

Peter von Cornelius was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[16].

What awards did Peter von Cornelius receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26].

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  24. [21] ↑ . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  12. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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