Willy von Beckerath

German painter (1868-1938)
Person human Q1747741
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Willy von Beckerath

Summary

Willy von Beckerath is a human[1]. His place of birth was Krefeld[2]. He was born on September 29, 1868[3]. He died in Icking[4]. He died on May 10, 1938[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Willy von Beckerath was born in Krefeld[2].
  • Willy von Beckerath passed away in Icking[4].
  • Willy von Beckerath died in Irschenhausen[9].
  • Willy von Beckerath was born on September 29, 1868[3].
  • Willy von Beckerath was born on September 28, 1868[10].
  • Willy von Beckerath died on May 10, 1938[5].
  • A child of Willy von Beckerath was Hermann von Beckerath[11].
  • A child of Willy von Beckerath was Rudolf von Beckerath[12].
  • Willy von Beckerath held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Willy von Beckerath's professions included painter[6].
  • Willy von Beckerath's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Willy von Beckerath was employed by Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg[14].
  • Willy von Beckerath is recorded as male[15].
  • Willy von Beckerath's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Willy von Beckerath's Commons category is recorded as Willy von Beckerath[17].
  • Willy von Beckerath's archives at is recorded as Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[18].
  • Willy von Beckerath's family name is recorded as Beckerath[19].
  • Willy von Beckerath's given name is recorded as Willy[20].
  • Willy von Beckerath's work location is recorded as Düsseldorf[21].
  • Willy von Beckerath's work location is recorded as Munich[22].
  • Willy von Beckerath's work location is recorded as Hamburg[23].
  • Willy von Beckerath's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Willy von Beckerath's Commons Creator page is recorded as Willy von Beckerath[25].
  • Willy von Beckerath's name in native language is recorded as Willy von Beckerath[26].
  • Willy von Beckerath's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Willy von Beckerath's place of birth was Krefeld[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 29, 1868[3] and September 28, 1868[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Willy von Beckerath's employers was Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg[14].

Personal Life

Children include Hermann von Beckerath[11], a cellist[28], 1909–1964[29], of Germany[30] and Rudolf von Beckerath[12], an organ builder[31], 1907–1976[32], of Germany[33].

Death and Burial

Willy von Beckerath died on May 10, 1938[5]. Recorded place of death include Icking[4], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[34], in Germany[35] and Irschenhausen[9], a human settlement[36], in Germany[37].

Why It Matters

Willy von Beckerath ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Willy von Beckerath born?

Willy von Beckerath's place of birth was Krefeld[2].

Where did Willy von Beckerath die?

Willy von Beckerath passed away in Icking[4].

What did Willy von Beckerath do for work?

Willy von Beckerath worked as painter[6] and university teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 12d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → A8D9-B7AE-E390-4024-FC82
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  2. 16w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → —
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Place of birth → Krefeld
    Occupation → painter, university teacher
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