Johann Georg Wille
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Summary
Johann Georg Wille was born on November 5, 1715[1], in Giessen[2]. He died on April 5, 1808[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an engraver[5], graphic artist[6], painter[7], teacher[8], and printmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Pierre-Alexandre Wille[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12], France[13]
- Field of work: painting[14], engraving[15]
- Position held: court painter[16]
- Student: John Webber[17], Philip James de Loutherbourg[18], Charles Clément Bervic[19], Charles Guillaume Alexandre Bourgeois[20], Juste Chevillet[21], Constance Marie Charpentier[22], Johann Gotthard von Müller[23], Pierre-Alexandre Wille[24], Jakob Matthias Schmutzer[25]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[26]
- Member of: Academy of Arts, Berlin[27], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Johann Georg Wille[30]
- Family name: Wille[31]
- Given name: Johann[32]
- Work location: Paris[33]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Jean-Georges Wille (1715-1808)[34]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Dresdner Hefte[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Georg Wille[39]
- Name in native language: Jean-Georges Wille[40]
Why It Matters
Johann Georg Wille has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Christian von Mechel[43], a copper engraver[44], 1737–1817[45], of Switzerland[46], specialised in engraving process[47].
FAQs
Where was Johann Georg Wille born?
Johann Georg Wille's place of birth was Giessen[2].
Where did Johann Georg Wille die?
Johann Georg Wille died in Paris[4].
What did Johann Georg Wille do for work?
Johann Georg Wille worked as an engraver[5], graphic artist[6], painter[7], teacher[8], and printmaker[9].
What awards did Johann Georg Wille receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
Who did Johann Georg Wille influence?
Johann Georg Wille has been cited as an influence by Christian von Mechel[43].