Wolfgang Philipp Kilian

German engraver (1654-1732)
Person human Q18508748
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Summary

Wolfgang Philipp Kilian was born on May 1, 1654[1], in Augsburg[2]. He died on April 3, 1732[3], in Königsberg[4]. He worked as a copper engraver[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Philipp Kilian[7]
  • Child: Georg Kilian[8], Paul Kilian[9], Johann Jakob Kilian[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family: Kilian family of engravers[13]
  • Commons category: Wolfgang Philipp Kilian[14]
  • Family name: Kilian[15]
  • Given name: Wolfgang[16], Philipp[17]
  • Work location: Augsburg[18], Nuremberg[19], Königsberg[20]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Wolfgang Philipp Kilian[23]
  • Different from: Wolfgang Kilian[24]
  • Sibling: Jeremias Kilian[25]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[26]
  • Has works in the collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[27], National Gallery of Art[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Philipp Kilian born?

Wolfgang Philipp Kilian was born in Augsburg[2].

Where did Wolfgang Philipp Kilian die?

Wolfgang Philipp Kilian passed away in Königsberg[4].

Who were Wolfgang Philipp Kilian's parents?

Wolfgang Philipp Kilian's father was Philipp Kilian[7].

What did Wolfgang Philipp Kilian do for work?

Wolfgang Philipp Kilian worked as a copper engraver[5].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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