Theophil Hansen

Danish architect (1813–1891)
Person human Q78638
Theophil Hansen
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Theophil Hansen

Summary

Theophil Hansen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on July 13, 1813[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on February 17, 1891[5]. He worked as an architect[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theophil Hansen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Theophil Hansen died in Vienna[4].
  • Theophil Hansen was born on July 13, 1813[3].
  • Theophil Hansen died on February 17, 1891[5].
  • Theophil Hansen is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[10].
  • Theophil Hansen's father was Q136296401[11].
  • Theophil Hansen's mother was Q136296402[12].
  • Theophil Hansen held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Theophil Hansen's professions included architect[6].
  • Theophil Hansen worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Theophil Hansen's professions included teacher[8].
  • Theophil Hansen was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14].
  • A notable student of Theophil Hansen was Franz Kupka[15].
  • Theophil Hansen received the Royal Gold Medal[16].
  • Theophil Hansen received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].
  • Theophil Hansen received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[18].
  • Theophil Hansen received the honorary citizen of Vienna[19].
  • Theophil Hansen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Theophil Hansen received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Theophil Hansen was a member of Serbian Learned Society[22].
  • Theophil Hansen was a member of Academy of Athens[23].
  • Theophil Hansen is recorded as male[24].
  • Theophil Hansen's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Theophil Hansen's noble title is recorded as baron[26].
  • Theophil Hansen's Commons category is recorded as Theophil Hansen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theophil Hansen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on July 13, 1813[3]. His father was Q136296401[11]. His mother was Q136296402[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8]. Theophil Hansen was employed by Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[14]. A notable student of him was Franz Kupka[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Gold Medal[16], an architecture award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1848[30]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17], an order[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1980[33]; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[18], an award[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1650[36]; honorary citizen of Vienna[19], an award[37], in Austria[38], founded in 1839[39]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[40], in Denmark[41]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43].

Death and Burial

Theophil Hansen died on February 17, 1891[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Theophil Hansen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Theophil Hansen born?

Theophil Hansen was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Theophil Hansen die?

Theophil Hansen died in Vienna[4].

Who were Theophil Hansen's parents?

Theophil Hansen's father was Q136296401[11]. Theophil Hansen's mother was Q136296402[12].

What did Theophil Hansen do for work?

Theophil Hansen worked as architect[6], university teacher[7], and teacher[8].

What awards did Theophil Hansen receive?

Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[16], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17], honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[18], and honorary citizen of Vienna[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . museum-digital. wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Hansen, Theophil (BLKÖ). Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . geschichte.univie.ac.at. geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . Encyclopaedia of Architects, Vienna 1770–1945. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    End of work period +1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
    Given name Theophil
    Start of work period +1833-01-01T00:00:00Z
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