Wilhelm von Kobell

German painter and engraver (1766–1853)
Person human Q878197
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Wilhelm von Kobell

Summary

Wilhelm von Kobell is a human[1]. Born in Mannheim[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1766[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on July 15, 1853[5]. He worked as a painter[6], university teacher[7], draftsperson[8], and printmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm von Kobell was born in Mannheim[2].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell died in Munich[4].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell was born on April 6, 1766[3].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell died on July 15, 1853[5].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[11].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's father was Ferdinand Kobell[12].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's mother was Q138318570[13].
  • A child of Wilhelm von Kobell was Ferdinand von Kobell[14].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[15].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's professions included painter[6].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell worked as a printmaker[9].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell was employed by Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell was educated at Mannheimer Zeichnungsakademie[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Wilhelm von Kobell is Riders at the Tegernsee[18].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell is recorded as male[19].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm von Kobell[21].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[22].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's work location is recorded as Mannheim[23].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's work location is recorded as Munich[24].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's work location is recorded as Paris[25].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's depicted by is recorded as Self-portrait[26].
  • Wilhelm von Kobell's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mannheim[2], Wilhelm von Kobell… he was born on April 6, 1766[3]. His father was Ferdinand Kobell[12]. His mother was Q138318570[13].

Education

Wilhelm von Kobell was educated at Mannheimer Zeichnungsakademie[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], university teacher[7], draftsperson[8], and printmaker[9]. Among Wilhelm von Kobell's employers was Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wilhelm von Kobell is Riders at the Tegernsee[18].

Personal Life

A child of Wilhelm von Kobell was Ferdinand von Kobell[14].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm von Kobell died on July 15, 1853[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm von Kobell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm von Kobell born?

Wilhelm von Kobell's place of birth was Mannheim[2].

Where did Wilhelm von Kobell die?

Wilhelm von Kobell passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Wilhelm von Kobell's parents?

Wilhelm von Kobell's father was Ferdinand Kobell[12]. Wilhelm von Kobell's mother was Q138318570[13].

What did Wilhelm von Kobell do for work?

Wilhelm von Kobell worked as painter[6], university teacher[7], draftsperson[8], and printmaker[9].

Where did Wilhelm von Kobell go to school?

Wilhelm von Kobell was educated at Mannheimer Zeichnungsakademie[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Academy of Fine Arts, Munich
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art +1
    Sibling Egid von Kobell, Q138318577
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32153|batch #32153]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (35)"
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