Thekla Hess

German Jewish arts collector and refugee from Nazis (1884-1968)
Person human Q94755292
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Thekla Hess

Summary

Thekla Hess is a human[1]. She was born in Lichtenfels[2]. She was born on 1884[3]. She died in Lewes[4]. She died on 1968[5]. She worked as an art collector[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Lichtenfels[2], Thekla Hess…
  • Thekla Hess passed away in Lewes[4].
  • Thekla Hess was born on 1884[3].
  • Thekla Hess died on 1968[5].
  • Thekla Hess was married to Alfred Hess[7].
  • A child of Thekla Hess was Hans Hess[8].
  • Thekla Hess held citizenship in German Empire[9].
  • Thekla Hess's professions included art collector[6].
  • Thekla Hess is recorded as female[10].
  • Thekla Hess's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Thekla Hess's Commons category is recorded as Thekla Hess[12].
  • Thekla Hess's family name is recorded as Hess[13].
  • Thekla Hess's given name is recorded as Thekla[14].
  • Thekla Hess's significant event is recorded as claim for restitution of an artwork[15].
  • Thekla Hess's significant event is recorded as restitution of Nazi-looted art[16].
  • Thekla Hess's relative is recorded as Anita Halpin[17].
  • Thekla Hess's depicted by is recorded as list of claims for restitution for Nazi-looted art[18].
  • Thekla Hess's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Thekla Hess's birth name is recorded as Pauson[20].
  • Thekla Hess's owner of is recorded as Blue and Violet Flowers[21].
  • Thekla Hess's owner of is recorded as Rote Frau[22].
  • Thekla Hess's owner of is recorded as Judgement of Paris (recto) / Bathers at Fehmarn (verso)[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lichtenfels[2], Thekla Hess… she was born on 1884[3].

Career and Affiliations

Thekla Hess worked as an art collector[6].

Personal Life

Thekla Hess was married to Alfred Hess[7]. A child of her was Hans Hess[8].

Death and Burial

Thekla Hess died on 1968[5]. She passed away in Lewes[4].

FAQs

Where was Thekla Hess born?

Thekla Hess's place of birth was Lichtenfels[2].

Where did Thekla Hess die?

Thekla Hess passed away in Lewes[4].

Who was Thekla Hess married to?

Thekla Hess's spouses include Alfred Hess[7].

What did Thekla Hess do for work?

Thekla Hess worked as art collector[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . thelondonmagazine.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . thelondonmagazine.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . lostart.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . theartnewspaper.com. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Neue Galerie Returns Painting Seized by Nazis and Then Rebuys It in Settlement. Retrieved . lootedart.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Art UK website. Retrieved . thelondonmagazine.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . theartnewspaper.com. Retrieved . theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Lewes
    National library of israel j9u id 987007603627405171
    Child Hans Hess
    Kalliope-verbund (gnd) id 118825771
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