Wolfgang Gurlitt

German art dealer and museum director, employed by Third Reich to acquire nationalistic art for Adolf Hitler's planned Fuhrermuseum (1888-1965)
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Wolfgang Gurlitt

Summary

Wolfgang Gurlitt is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1888[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on March 26, 1965[5]. He worked as an art dealer[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt died in Munich[4].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt was born on February 15, 1888[3].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt died on March 26, 1965[5].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's father was Fritz Gurlitt[9].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's professions included art dealer[6].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's professions included publisher[7].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt held the position of museum director[12].
  • Among Wolfgang Gurlitt's employers was Lentos Art Museum[13].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt is recorded as male[14].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt is part of Gurlitt[16].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's Commons category is recorded as Wolfgang Gurlitt[17].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's family name is recorded as Gurlitt[18].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[19].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's significant event is recorded as claim for restitution of an artwork[20].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's significant event is recorded as restitution of Nazi-looted art[21].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's depicted by is recorded as Austrian exhibition to reveal story of Wolfgang Gurlitt, art dealer for the Nazis turned museum director[22].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1907[24].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1965[25].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's significant person is recorded as Adolf Hitler[26].
  • Wolfgang Gurlitt's significant person is recorded as Hildebrand Gurlitt[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Gurlitt was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on February 15, 1888[3]. His father was Fritz Gurlitt[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art dealer[6] and publisher[7]. Among Wolfgang Gurlitt's employers was Lentos Art Museum[13]. He held the position of museum director[12].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Gurlitt died on March 26, 1965[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Gurlitt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Gurlitt born?

Wolfgang Gurlitt was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Wolfgang Gurlitt die?

Wolfgang Gurlitt died in Munich[4].

Who were Wolfgang Gurlitt's parents?

Wolfgang Gurlitt's father was Fritz Gurlitt[9].

What did Wolfgang Gurlitt do for work?

Wolfgang Gurlitt worked as art dealer[6] and publisher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Austrian exhibition to reveal story of Wolfgang Gurlitt, art dealer for the Nazis turned museum director. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Provenance Research At The Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz Interim Report October 2019. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Austrian exhibition to reveal story of Wolfgang Gurlitt, art dealer for the Nazis turned museum director. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Provenance Research At The Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz Interim Report October 2019. Retrieved . onlinecollection.leopoldmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Provenance Research At The Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz Interim Report October 2019. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . theartnewspaper.com. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Austrian exhibition to reveal story of Wolfgang Gurlitt, art dealer for the Nazis turned museum director. theartnewspaper.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Austrian exhibition to reveal story of Wolfgang Gurlitt, art dealer for the Nazis turned museum director. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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