Hans Hartung

French painter (1904-1989)
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Hans Hartung

Summary

Hans Hartung is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1904[3]. He passed away in Antibes[4]. He died on December 7, 1989[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], photographer[8], calligrapher[9], and graphic artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Hans Hartung…
  • Hans Hartung passed away in Antibes[4].
  • Hans Hartung was born on September 21, 1904[3].
  • Hans Hartung died on December 7, 1989[5].
  • Hans Hartung died on December 8, 1989[12].
  • Hans Hartung died on August 12, 1989[13].
  • Among Hans Hartung's spouses was Anna-Eva Bergman[14].
  • Hans Hartung held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Hans Hartung held citizenship in France[16].
  • Hans Hartung's professions included painter[6].
  • Hans Hartung worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Hans Hartung worked as a photographer[8].
  • Hans Hartung's professions included calligrapher[9].
  • Hans Hartung worked as a graphic artist[10].
  • Hans Hartung worked as a ceramicist[17].
  • Hans Hartung received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Hans Hartung received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[19].
  • Hans Hartung received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20].
  • Hans Hartung received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Hans Hartung received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].
  • Hans Hartung received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].
  • Hans Hartung was a member of Academy of Arts, Berlin[24].
  • Hans Hartung was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[25].
  • Hans Hartung was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[26].
  • Hans Hartung was influenced by Wassily Kandinsky[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Hartung's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on September 21, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], photographer[8], calligrapher[9], graphic artist[10], and ceramicist[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Croix de guerre 1939–1945[19], a courage award[30], in France[31], founded in 1939[32]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], a grade of an order[33], in France[34]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[37], in Prussia[38], founded in 1842[39]; and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23], an order[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1980[42].

Personal Life

Among Hans Hartung's spouses was Anna-Eva Bergman[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 7, 1989[5], December 8, 1989[12], and August 12, 1989[13]. Hans Hartung passed away in Antibes[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Hartung ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Hans Hartung born?

Hans Hartung was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Hans Hartung die?

Hans Hartung died in Antibes[4].

Who was Hans Hartung married to?

Hans Hartung's spouses include Anna-Eva Bergman[14].

What did Hans Hartung do for work?

Hans Hartung worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], photographer[8], calligrapher[9], and graphic artist[10].

What awards did Hans Hartung receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[19], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[20], and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . stedelijk.nl. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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