Johannes Wiedewelt
Danish sculptor (1731–1802)
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Summary
Johannes Wiedewelt was born on July 1, 1731[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on December 17, 1802[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Assistens Cemetery[7]
- Father: Just Wiedewelt[8]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[9]
- Employer: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[10]
- Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Johannes Wiedewelt[13]
- Family name: Wiedewelt[14]
- Given name: Johannes[15]
- Work location: Copenhagen[16], Paris[17], Rome[18]
- Student of: Hieronimo Miani[19]
- Manner of death: suicide[20]
- Described by source: Thieme-Becker-Vollmer[21], Oxford Art Online[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]
- Commons Creator page: Johannes Wiedewelt[24]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1746[25]
- End of work period: January 1, 1802[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27]
- Has works in the collection: Nationalmuseum[28], National Gallery of Art[29], Victoria and Albert Museum[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
Why It Matters
Johannes Wiedewelt has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Wiedewelt born?
Johannes Wiedewelt's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Johannes Wiedewelt die?
Johannes Wiedewelt died in Copenhagen[4].
Who were Johannes Wiedewelt's parents?
Johannes Wiedewelt's father was Just Wiedewelt[8].
What did Johannes Wiedewelt do for work?
Johannes Wiedewelt worked as a sculptor[5].
Where did Johannes Wiedewelt go to school?
Johannes Wiedewelt was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts[11].