Leo Gestel

Dutch painter (1881-1941)
Person human Q597999
Leo Gestel
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Leo Gestel

Summary

Leo Gestel is a human[1]. He was born in Bergen[2]. He was born on November 22, 1881[3]. He died in Hilversum[4]. He died on November 26, 1941[5]. He worked as a painter[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], postage stamp designer[9], and exlibrist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Leo Gestel's place of birth was Bergen[2].
  • Leo Gestel passed away in Hilversum[4].
  • Leo Gestel was born on November 22, 1881[3].
  • Leo Gestel died on November 26, 1941[5].
  • Burial took place at Westerveld[12].
  • Leo Gestel's father was Willem Gestel[13].
  • Leo Gestel held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[14].
  • Leo Gestel's professions included painter[6].
  • Leo Gestel worked as a graphic artist[7].
  • Leo Gestel's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Leo Gestel worked as a postage stamp designer[9].
  • Leo Gestel's professions included exlibrist[10].
  • Leo Gestel worked as an illustrator[15].
  • Leo Gestel's field of work was graphic design[16].
  • Leo Gestel's education included a stint at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[17].
  • Leo Gestel is recorded as male[18].
  • Leo Gestel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Leo Gestel is associated with the Expressionism movement[20].
  • Leo Gestel's Commons category is recorded as Leo Gestel[21].
  • Leo Gestel's family name is recorded as Gestel[22].
  • Leo Gestel's given name is recorded as Leo[23].
  • Leo Gestel studied under Nicolaas van der Waay[24].
  • Leo Gestel studied under August Allebé[25].
  • Leo Gestel's described by source is recorded as Q137555958[26].
  • Leo Gestel's Commons Creator page is recorded as Leo Gestel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bergen[2], Leo Gestel… he was born on November 22, 1881[3]. His father was Willem Gestel[13].

Education

Leo Gestel was educated at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[17]. Studied under Nicolaas van der Waay[24], a painter[28], 1855–1936[29], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[30] and August Allebé[25], a painter[31], 1838–1927[32], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], postage stamp designer[9], exlibrist[10], and illustrator[15]. Leo Gestel's field of work was graphic design[16].

Death and Burial

Leo Gestel died on November 26, 1941[5]. He passed away in Hilversum[4]. He is buried at Westerveld[12].

Why It Matters

Leo Gestel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Samuel Schwarz[36], a painter[37], 1876–1942[38], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[39], specialised in painting[40].

FAQs

Where was Leo Gestel born?

Born in Bergen[2], Leo Gestel…

Where did Leo Gestel die?

Leo Gestel passed away in Hilversum[4].

Who were Leo Gestel's parents?

Leo Gestel's father was Willem Gestel[13].

What did Leo Gestel do for work?

Leo Gestel worked as painter[6], graphic artist[7], draftsperson[8], postage stamp designer[9], and exlibrist[10].

Where did Leo Gestel go to school?

Leo Gestel was educated at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten[17].

Who did Leo Gestel influence?

Leo Gestel has been cited as an influence by Samuel Schwarz[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . vanabbemuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . postzegelontwerpen.nl. Retrieved . postzegelontwerpen.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Online Begraafplaatsen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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