Wolfgang Gäfgen

German visual artist (1936–2024)
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Wolfgang Gäfgen

Summary

Wolfgang Gäfgen is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1936[3]. He passed away in Esslingen am Neckar[4]. He died on February 13, 2024[5]. He worked as a visual artist[6], university teacher[7], and illustrator[8].

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen died in Esslingen am Neckar[4].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen was born on September 12, 1936[3].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen died on February 13, 2024[5].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's father was Karl Gäfgen[9].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen worked as a visual artist[6].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen was employed by State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[11].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen is recorded as male[12].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's family name is recorded as Gäfgen[14].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[15].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's work location is recorded as Stuttgart[16].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's work location is recorded as Paris[17].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's participant in is recorded as Documenta 6[18].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's name in native language is recorded as Wolfgang Gäfgen[20].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[21].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's has works in the collection is recorded as Finnish National Gallery[22].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[23].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's has works in the collection is recorded as Musée d'art de Joliette[24].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].
  • Wolfgang Gäfgen's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[26].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Gäfgen's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on September 12, 1936[3]. His father was Karl Gäfgen[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include visual artist[6], university teacher[7], and illustrator[8]. Wolfgang Gäfgen was employed by State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart[11].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Gäfgen died on February 13, 2024[5]. He died in Esslingen am Neckar[4].

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Gäfgen born?

Wolfgang Gäfgen was born in Hamburg[2].

Where did Wolfgang Gäfgen die?

Wolfgang Gäfgen passed away in Esslingen am Neckar[4].

Who were Wolfgang Gäfgen's parents?

Wolfgang Gäfgen's father was Karl Gäfgen[9].

What did Wolfgang Gäfgen do for work?

Wolfgang Gäfgen worked as visual artist[6], university teacher[7], and illustrator[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . stuttgarter-zeitung.de. Retrieved . stuttgarter-zeitung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Gäfgen, Wolfgang. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . stuttgart-gedenkt.de. stuttgart-gedenkt.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . documenta.de. Retrieved . documenta.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . library.si.edu. library.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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