Hans Weiditz

German woodcut artist (1495–1536)
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Summary

Hans Weiditz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on 1495[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on 1536[5]. He worked as an artist[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], graphic artist[9], and engraver[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hans Weiditz was born in Strasbourg[2].
  • Hans Weiditz died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Hans Weiditz was born on 1495[3].
  • Hans Weiditz died on 1536[5].
  • Hans Weiditz held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Hans Weiditz worked as an artist[6].
  • Hans Weiditz worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Hans Weiditz worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Hans Weiditz worked as a graphic artist[9].
  • Hans Weiditz worked as an engraver[10].
  • Hans Weiditz worked as a xylographer[13].
  • Hans Weiditz is recorded as male[14].
  • Hans Weiditz's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hans Weiditz's Commons category is recorded as Hans Weiditz[16].
  • Hans Weiditz's residence is recorded as Germany[17].
  • Hans Weiditz's family name is recorded as Weiditz[18].
  • Hans Weiditz's given name is recorded as Hans[19].
  • Hans Weiditz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Hans Weiditz's Commons Creator page is recorded as Hans Weiditz[21].
  • Hans Weiditz's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[22].
  • Hans Weiditz's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[23].
  • Hans Weiditz's has works in the collection is recorded as Städel Museum[24].
  • Hans Weiditz's has works in the collection is recorded as Metropolitan Museum of Art[25].
  • Hans Weiditz's has works in the collection is recorded as Print Collection[26].
  • Hans Weiditz's has works in the collection is recorded as Schnütgen Museum[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Weiditz was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on 1495[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], graphic artist[9], engraver[10], and xylographer[13].

Death and Burial

Hans Weiditz died on 1536[5]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Weiditz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hans Weiditz born?

Hans Weiditz was born in Strasbourg[2].

Where did Hans Weiditz die?

Hans Weiditz passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Hans Weiditz do for work?

Hans Weiditz worked as artist[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], graphic artist[9], and engraver[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 118806491
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'ja', 'pl', 'pt']
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  2. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 88306
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Freiburg im Breisgau
    Instance of → human
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Given name → Hans
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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