Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner
German copperplate engraver (1801–1882)
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Summary
Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner was born on February 24, 1801[1], in Dresden[2]. He died on February 27, 1882[3], in Dresden[4]. He worked as a copper engraver[5], illustrator[6], printmaker[7], and painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1801[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1882[11]
- Country of citizenship: German Empire[12]
- Field of work: engraver[13], painting[14], printmaker[15], engraving[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner[18]
- Archives at: Saxon State and University Library, Dresden[19]
- Family name: Gruner[20]
- Given name: Ludwig[21]
- Work location: Prague[22], London[23], France[24], Spain[25], Rome[26]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1816[31]
- End of work period: January 1, 1882[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[33]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art[34], National Library of Wales[35], Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery[36], Art Museum of Estonia[37]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[38]
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner born?
Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner was born in Dresden[2].
Where did Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner die?
Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner passed away in Dresden[4].
What did Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner do for work?
Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Gruner worked as a copper engraver[5], illustrator[6], printmaker[7], and painter[8].