Fritz Wotruba

Austrian sculptor (1907–1975)
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Fritz Wotruba

Summary

Fritz Wotruba is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on April 23, 1907[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on August 28, 1975[5]. He worked as an architect[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], draftsperson[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Fritz Wotruba was born in Vienna[2].
  • Fritz Wotruba died in Vienna[4].
  • Fritz Wotruba was born on April 23, 1907[3].
  • Fritz Wotruba died on August 28, 1975[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].
  • Among Fritz Wotruba's spouses was Marian Wotruba[13].
  • Fritz Wotruba held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Fritz Wotruba worked as an architect[6].
  • Fritz Wotruba worked as a sculptor[7].
  • Fritz Wotruba worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Fritz Wotruba worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Fritz Wotruba's professions included teacher[10].
  • Fritz Wotruba's professions included visual artist[15].
  • Among Fritz Wotruba's employers was Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[16].
  • A notable student of Fritz Wotruba was Gerald Matzner[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Fritz Wotruba is Wall relief by Fritz Wotruba in the lecture hall building of the Philipps University of Marburg[18].
  • Fritz Wotruba received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19].
  • Fritz Wotruba was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[20].
  • Fritz Wotruba is recorded as male[21].
  • Fritz Wotruba's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Fritz Wotruba's genre is geometry[23].
  • Fritz Wotruba's Commons category is recorded as Fritz Wotruba[24].
  • Fritz Wotruba's family name is recorded as Wotruba[25].
  • Fritz Wotruba's given name is recorded as Fritz[26].
  • Fritz Wotruba's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Fritz Wotruba[27].

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Origins and Family

Fritz Wotruba was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on April 23, 1907[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], draftsperson[9], teacher[10], and visual artist[15]. Fritz Wotruba was employed by Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[16]. A notable student of him was Gerald Matzner[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Fritz Wotruba is Wall relief by him in the lecture hall building of the Philipps University of Marburg[18]. Things named for him include Wotruba Church[28], a church building[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1976[31].

Recognition

Fritz Wotruba received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19].

Personal Life

Among Fritz Wotruba's spouses was Marian Wotruba[13].

Death and Burial

Fritz Wotruba died on August 28, 1975[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Fritz Wotruba ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Wotruba Church[28], a church building[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1976[31].

FAQs

Where was Fritz Wotruba born?

Fritz Wotruba's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Fritz Wotruba die?

Fritz Wotruba died in Vienna[4].

Who was Fritz Wotruba married to?

Fritz Wotruba's spouses include Marian Wotruba[13].

What did Fritz Wotruba do for work?

Fritz Wotruba worked as architect[6], sculptor[7], university teacher[8], draftsperson[9], and teacher[10].

What awards did Fritz Wotruba receive?

Honors received include Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[19].

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. [21] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . kmska.be. Retrieved . kmska.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . matznergerald.de. Retrieved . matznergerald.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20h ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Gerald Matzner
    Given name Fritz
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library, Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library, National Gallery of Art Library
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