Fritz Witte

German art historian, archaeologist and museum director
Person human Q1468952
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Summary

Fritz Witte was born on February 18, 1876[1], in Dorsten[2]. He died on March 2, 1937[3], in Cologne[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], archaeologist[6], curator[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1876[9]
  • Date of death: 1937[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[11]
  • Field of work: archaeology[12], art history[13], applied arts[14], art collection[15]
  • Position held: museum director[16]
  • Employer: Schnütgen Museum[17]
  • Educated at: University of Münster[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Fritz Witte[21]
  • Family name: Witte[22]
  • Given name: Fritz[23]
  • Work location: Cologne[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Birth name: Fritz Witte[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
  • P14396: register/person/arw-117420476[28]
  • P14536: 419305[29]

FAQs

Where was Fritz Witte born?

Fritz Witte was born in Dorsten[2].

Where did Fritz Witte die?

Fritz Witte passed away in Cologne[4].

What did Fritz Witte do for work?

Fritz Witte worked as an art historian[5], archaeologist[6], curator[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Fritz Witte go to school?

Fritz Witte was educated at University of Münster[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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