Walter Friedländer

German art historian (1873–1966)
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Walter Friedländer

Summary

Walter Friedländer is a human[1]. He was born in Głogów[2]. He was born on March 10, 1873[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 8, 1966[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Głogów[2], Walter Friedländer…
  • Walter Friedländer died in New York City[4].
  • Walter Friedländer was born on March 10, 1873[3].
  • Walter Friedländer died on September 8, 1966[5].
  • Walter Friedländer held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Walter Friedländer worked as an art historian[6].
  • Walter Friedländer worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Walter Friedländer was employed by University of Freiburg[10].
  • Walter Friedländer was employed by New York University[11].
  • Walter Friedländer was employed by University of Pennsylvania[12].
  • Walter Friedländer's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • A notable student of Walter Friedländer was Jane Costello[14].
  • Walter Friedländer received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Walter Friedländer was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16].
  • Walter Friedländer is recorded as male[17].
  • Walter Friedländer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Walter Friedländer's family name is recorded as Friedländer[19].
  • Walter Friedländer's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Friedländer's work location is recorded as Freiburg im Breisgau[21].
  • Walter Friedländer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Walter Friedländer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Walter Friedlaender'}[23].
  • Walter Friedländer's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1898[24].
  • Walter Friedländer's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1966[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Głogów[2], Walter Friedländer… he was born on March 10, 1873[3].

Education

Walter Friedländer's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Freiburg[10], a public university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1457[28], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[29]; New York University[11], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1831[32], headquartered in New York City[33]; and University of Pennsylvania[12], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1740[36], headquartered in Philadelphia[37]. A notable student of Walter Friedländer was Jane Costello[14].

Recognition

Walter Friedländer received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

Death and Burial

Walter Friedländer died on September 8, 1966[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Friedländer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Walter Friedländer born?

Walter Friedländer's place of birth was Głogów[2].

Where did Walter Friedländer die?

Walter Friedländer passed away in New York City[4].

What did Walter Friedländer do for work?

Walter Friedländer worked as art historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Walter Friedländer go to school?

Walter Friedländer was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

What awards did Walter Friedländer receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . Dictionary of Art Historians. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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