Wilhelm von Diez

German painter (1839-1907)
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Wilhelm von Diez
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Wilhelm von Diez

Summary

Wilhelm von Diez is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bayreuth[2]. He was born on January 17, 1839[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on February 25, 1907[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm von Diez was born in Bayreuth[2].
  • Wilhelm von Diez passed away in Munich[4].
  • Wilhelm von Diez was born on January 17, 1839[3].
  • Wilhelm von Diez died on February 25, 1907[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Nordfriedhof[10].
  • Wilhelm von Diez held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[11].
  • Wilhelm von Diez worked as a painter[6].
  • Wilhelm von Diez worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Wilhelm von Diez worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Wilhelm von Diez was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[12].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm von Diez was Eilif Peterssen[13].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm von Diez was Jean Alexandru Steriadi[14].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm von Diez was Robert Schmidt[15].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm von Diez was Wilhelm Velten[16].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm von Diez was Julius Anton Adam[17].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm von Diez was Max Slevogt[18].
  • Wilhelm von Diez received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19].
  • Wilhelm von Diez is recorded as male[20].
  • Wilhelm von Diez's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wilhelm von Diez's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm von Diez[22].
  • Wilhelm von Diez's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[23].
  • Wilhelm von Diez studied under Karl von Piloty[24].
  • Wilhelm von Diez's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Wilhelm von Diez's described by source is recorded as Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[26].
  • Wilhelm von Diez's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm von Diez's place of birth was Bayreuth[2]. He was born on January 17, 1839[3].

Education

Wilhelm von Diez studied under Karl von Piloty[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Wilhelm von Diez's employers was Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[12]. Notable students include Eilif Peterssen[13], a painter[28], 1852–1928[29], of Norway[30], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[31]; Jean Alexandru Steriadi[14], a painter[32], 1880–1956[33], of Romania[34], specialised in lithography[35]; Robert Schmidt[15], a painter[36], 1863–1927[37], of Germany[38]; Wilhelm Velten[16], a painter[39], 1847–1929[40], of Germany[41]; Julius Anton Adam[17], a painter[42], 1852–1913[43], of Kingdom of Bavaria[44]; and Max Slevogt[18], a painter[45], 1868–1932[46], of Germany[47], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[48].

Recognition

Wilhelm von Diez received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm von Diez died on February 25, 1907[5]. He died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Alter Nordfriedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm von Diez ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm von Diez born?

Born in Bayreuth[2], Wilhelm von Diez…

Where did Wilhelm von Diez die?

Wilhelm von Diez passed away in Munich[4].

What did Wilhelm von Diez do for work?

Wilhelm von Diez worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Wilhelm von Diez receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Academy of Fine Arts, Munich
    Great norwegian encyclopedia id Wilhelm_von_Diez
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art
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