Peter Vischer the Elder
German sculptor (c. 1455–1529)
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Peter Vischer the Elder was born on January 1, 1455[1], in Nuremberg[2]. He died on January 7, 1529[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5] and artisan[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (286 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Rochus Cemetery[8]
- Father: Hermann Vischer the Elder[9]
- Child: Hermann Vischer der Jüngere[10], Hans Vischer[11], Peter Vischer the Younger[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Field of work: art of sculpture[14], art casting[15], handicraft[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Peter Vischer the Elder[18]
- Family name: Vischer[19]
- Given name: Peter[20]
- Described by source: The Catholic Encyclopedia[21], Teutsche Academie der Edlen Bau- Bild- und Mahlerey-Künste[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- Commons Creator page: Peter Vischer the Elder[29]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1470[30]
- End of work period: January 1, 1529[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[32]
- Has works in the collection: Germanisches Nationalmuseum[33], Bavarian National Museum[34]
Why It Matters
Peter Vischer the Elder has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Peter Vischer the Elder born?
Peter Vischer the Elder's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
Where did Peter Vischer the Elder die?
Peter Vischer the Elder passed away in Nuremberg[4].
Who were Peter Vischer the Elder's parents?
Peter Vischer the Elder's father was Hermann Vischer the Elder[9].
What did Peter Vischer the Elder do for work?
Peter Vischer the Elder worked as a sculptor[5] and artisan[6].