Franz Meyer

Swiss art historian (1919-2007)
Person human Q1448277
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Summary

Franz Meyer was born on June 4, 1919[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on March 3, 2007[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], jurist[6], and curator[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1919[9]
  • Date of death: 2007[10]
  • Father: Franz Meyer[11]
  • Spouse: Pia Federspiel[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
  • Field of work: art history[14], museum management[15], law[16]
  • Position held: museum director[17]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family name: Meyer[20]
  • Given name: Franz[21]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]

FAQs

Where was Franz Meyer born?

Franz Meyer's place of birth was Zurich[2].

Where did Franz Meyer die?

Franz Meyer died in Zurich[4].

Who were Franz Meyer's parents?

Franz Meyer's father was Franz Meyer[11].

Who was Franz Meyer married to?

Franz Meyer's spouses include Pia Federspiel[12].

What did Franz Meyer do for work?

Franz Meyer worked as an art historian[5], jurist[6], and curator[7].

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. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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