Vilis Rīdzenieks

Latvian painter (1884-1962)
Person human Q4394472
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Vilis Rīdzenieks

Summary

Vilis Rīdzenieks is a human[1]. His place of birth was Žagarė[2]. He was born on December 15, 1884[3]. He passed away in Riga[4]. He died on January 1, 1962[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and photojournalist[7].

Key Facts

  • Vilis Rīdzenieks was born in Žagarė[2].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks passed away in Riga[4].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks was born on December 15, 1884[3].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks was born on January 1, 1884[8].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks died on January 1, 1962[5].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks is buried at Forest Cemetery[9].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks held citizenship in Latvia[11].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks worked as a painter[6].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks worked as a photojournalist[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Vilis Rīdzenieks is Q4285423[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Vilis Rīdzenieks is Q4379668[14].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks received the Order of the Three Stars[15].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks received the Cross of Recognition, 5th class[16].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks is recorded as male[17].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks's Commons category is recorded as Vilis Rīdzenieks[19].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks's given name is recorded as Vilis[20].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latvian[21].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'lv', 'text': 'Vilis Rīdzenieks'}[22].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[23].
  • Vilis Rīdzenieks's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

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Origins and Family

Vilis Rīdzenieks's place of birth was Žagarė[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 15, 1884[3] and January 1, 1884[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and photojournalist[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q4285423[13], a photograph[25], founded in 1928[26] and Q4379668[14], a photograph[27], in Latvia[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Three Stars[15], an order[29], in Latvia[30], founded in 1924[31] and Cross of Recognition, 5th class[16], a class of award[32], in Latvia[33].

Death and Burial

Vilis Rīdzenieks died on January 1, 1962[5]. He passed away in Riga[4]. Burial took place at Forest Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Vilis Rīdzenieks born?

Vilis Rīdzenieks was born in Žagarė[2].

Where did Vilis Rīdzenieks die?

Vilis Rīdzenieks passed away in Riga[4].

What did Vilis Rīdzenieks do for work?

Vilis Rīdzenieks worked as painter[6] and photojournalist[7].

What awards did Vilis Rīdzenieks receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars[15] and Cross of Recognition, 5th class[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . ADAGP directory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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