Rudolf Leopold

Austrian art collector (1925–2010)
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Summary

Rudolf Leopold is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1925[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on June 29, 2010[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], ophthalmologist[7], and museologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Leopold was born in Vienna[2].
  • Rudolf Leopold passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Rudolf Leopold was born on March 1, 1925[3].
  • Rudolf Leopold died on June 29, 2010[5].
  • Rudolf Leopold is buried at Grinzing Cemetery[10].
  • Rudolf Leopold's father was Rudolf Leopold[11].
  • Among Rudolf Leopold's spouses was Elisabeth Leopold[12].
  • A child of Rudolf Leopold was Diethard Leopold[13].
  • Rudolf Leopold held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Rudolf Leopold worked as an art collector[6].
  • Rudolf Leopold worked as an ophthalmologist[7].
  • Rudolf Leopold's professions included museologist[8].
  • Rudolf Leopold held the position of museum director[15].
  • Rudolf Leopold's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16].
  • Rudolf Leopold is recorded as male[17].
  • Rudolf Leopold's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Rudolf Leopold's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf Leopold[19].
  • The cause of death was multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[20].
  • Rudolf Leopold's family name is recorded as Leopold[21].
  • Rudolf Leopold's given name is recorded as Rudolf[22].
  • Rudolf Leopold's significant event is recorded as claim for restitution of an artwork[23].
  • Rudolf Leopold's depicted by is recorded as The Painting That Launched a Thousand Lawsuits[24].
  • Rudolf Leopold's depicted by is recorded as THE ZEALOUS COLLECTOR -- A special report; A Singular Passion For Amassing Art, One Way or Another[25].
  • Rudolf Leopold's depicted by is recorded as Die verschwundene Sammlung[26].
  • Rudolf Leopold's described by source is recorded as Rudolf Leopold, Art Collector, Dies at 85[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf Leopold's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on March 1, 1925[3]. His father was he[11].

Education

Rudolf Leopold's education included a stint at University of Vienna[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], ophthalmologist[7], and museologist[8]. Rudolf Leopold held the position of museum director[15].

Personal Life

Among Rudolf Leopold's spouses was Elisabeth Leopold[12]. A child of him was Diethard Leopold[13].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Leopold died on June 29, 2010[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[20]. Burial took place at Grinzing Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Rudolf Leopold include Leopold Museum[28], an art museum[29], in Austria[30], founded in 2001[31], headquartered in Vienna[32].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Leopold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (115 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Leopold Museum[28], an art museum[29], in Austria[30], founded in 2001[31], headquartered in Vienna[32].

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Leopold born?

Born in Vienna[2].

Where did Rudolf Leopold die?

Rudolf Leopold died in Vienna[4].

Who were Rudolf Leopold's parents?

Rudolf Leopold's father was Rudolf Leopold[11].

Who was Rudolf Leopold married to?

Rudolf Leopold's spouses include Elisabeth Leopold[12].

What did Rudolf Leopold do for work?

Rudolf Leopold worked as art collector[6], ophthalmologist[7], and museologist[8].

Where did Rudolf Leopold go to school?

Rudolf Leopold was educated at University of Vienna[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . THE ZEALOUS COLLECTOR -- A special report; A Singular Passion For Amassing Art, One Way or Another. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . derstandard.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Portrait of Wally. Retrieved . artnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . derstandard.at. derstandard.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death → multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
    Occupation → art collector, ophthalmologist, museologist
    Father → Rudolf Leopold
    Position held → museum director
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