Ferdinand Kobell

German landscape painter, copperplate engraver and etcher (1740–1799)
Person human Q1167664
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Ferdinand Kobell

Summary

Ferdinand Kobell is a human[1]. Born in Mannheim[2], he… he was born on June 7, 1740[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on February 1, 1799[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic artist[7], etcher[8], copper engraver[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Kobell was born in Mannheim[2].
  • Ferdinand Kobell passed away in Munich[4].
  • Ferdinand Kobell was born on June 7, 1740[3].
  • Ferdinand Kobell died on February 1, 1799[5].
  • Ferdinand Kobell is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[12].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's father was Q138317769[13].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's mother was Q138317774[14].
  • Among Ferdinand Kobell's spouses was Q138318570[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand Kobell was Egid von Kobell[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand Kobell was Wilhelm von Kobell[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand Kobell was Franz Ritter von Kobell[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand Kobell was Innocenz Kobell[19].
  • Ferdinand Kobell held citizenship in Electorate of Bavaria[20].
  • Ferdinand Kobell held citizenship in Electoral Palatinate[21].
  • Ferdinand Kobell worked as a painter[6].
  • Ferdinand Kobell worked as a graphic artist[7].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's professions included etcher[8].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's professions included copper engraver[9].
  • Ferdinand Kobell worked as an artist[10].
  • Ferdinand Kobell held the position of secretary[22].
  • Ferdinand Kobell held the position of decorative painter[23].
  • Ferdinand Kobell held the position of Q106887411[24].
  • Ferdinand Kobell's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[25].
  • A notable student of Ferdinand Kobell was Johann Nepomuk Hoechle[26].
  • Ferdinand Kobell is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ferdinand Kobell's place of birth was Mannheim[2]. He was born on June 7, 1740[3]. His father was Q138317769[13]. His mother was Q138317774[14].

Education

Ferdinand Kobell's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic artist[7], etcher[8], copper engraver[9], and artist[10]. Positions held include secretary[22], a profession[28]; decorative painter[23], a profession[29]; and Q106887411[24], a title of authority[30], in Germany[31]. A notable student of Ferdinand Kobell was Johann Nepomuk Hoechle[26].

Personal Life

Ferdinand Kobell was married to Q138318570[15]. Children include Egid von Kobell[16], a Beamter[32], 1772–1847[33], of Kingdom of Bavaria[34], awarded the ennoblement[35]; Wilhelm von Kobell[17], a painter[36], 1766–1853[37], of Kingdom of Bavaria[38]; Franz Ritter von Kobell[18], a politician[39], 1780–1850[40], of Kingdom of Bavaria[41]; and Innocenz Kobell[19], a jurist[42], 1765–1838[43].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Kobell died on February 1, 1799[5]. He died in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Kobell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Kobell born?

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

Where did Ferdinand Kobell die?

Ferdinand Kobell died in Munich[4].

Who were Ferdinand Kobell's parents?

Ferdinand Kobell's father was Q138317769[13]. Ferdinand Kobell's mother was Q138317774[14].

Who was Ferdinand Kobell married to?

Ferdinand Kobell's spouses include Q138318570[15].

What did Ferdinand Kobell do for work?

Ferdinand Kobell worked as painter[6], graphic artist[7], etcher[8], copper engraver[9], and artist[10].

Where did Ferdinand Kobell go to school?

Ferdinand Kobell was educated at Heidelberg University[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['be', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'ru']
    P14927 → 118777572
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 10w ago · PantherStrix · 2026-08-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Electorate of Bavaria, Electoral Palatinate
    Image of grave → Grab-Franz-von-Kobell-Alter-Suedlicher-Friedhof-Muenchen.jpg
    Find a grave memorial id → 287798314
    Residence → Munich
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    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q94875484]]"
  3. 10w ago · PantherStrix · 2026-07-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → German landscape painter, copperplate engraver and etcher (1740–1799)
    Occupation → painter, graphic artist, etcher +2
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  4. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118777572
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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 54674
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  6. 14w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Johann Nepomuk Hoechle
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P802]]: [[Q1695657]], Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator2|Relator2]]"
  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → painter, graphic artist, etcher +2
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Family name → Kobell
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Citizenship → —
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30842|batch #30842]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (1)"
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