Walter Arnold

German sculptor and politician (1909–1979)
Person human Q1427499
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Walter Arnold

Summary

Walter Arnold is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on August 27, 1909[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on July 11, 1979[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], graphic artist[9], and artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Walter Arnold…
  • Walter Arnold passed away in Dresden[4].
  • Walter Arnold was born on August 27, 1909[3].
  • Walter Arnold died on July 11, 1979[5].
  • Walter Arnold is buried at Loschwitz Cemetery[12].
  • Walter Arnold held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Walter Arnold held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[14].
  • Walter Arnold worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Walter Arnold's professions included politician[7].
  • Walter Arnold's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Walter Arnold's professions included graphic artist[9].
  • Walter Arnold worked as an artist[10].
  • Walter Arnold was employed by Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[15].
  • A notable student of Walter Arnold was Evelyn Hartnick-Geismeier[16].
  • A notable student of Walter Arnold was Helmut Schwager[17].
  • A notable student of Walter Arnold was Wieland Förster[18].
  • Walter Arnold received the Order of Karl Marx[19].
  • Walter Arnold received the Banner of Labor[20].
  • Walter Arnold received the National Prize of East Germany[21].
  • Walter Arnold received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[22].
  • Walter Arnold was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[23].
  • Walter Arnold was a member of Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[24].
  • Walter Arnold is recorded as male[25].
  • Walter Arnold's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Walter Arnold was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Arnold's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on August 27, 1909[3].

Education

Studied under Alfred Thiele[28], a sculptor[29], 1886–1957[30], of Germany[31] and Doris Pollatschek[32], an artist[33], 1928–2002[34], of Germany[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], graphic artist[9], and artist[10]. Among Walter Arnold's employers was Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[15]. Notable students include Evelyn Hartnick-Geismeier[16], a sculptor[36], 1931–2017[37], of Germany[38]; Helmut Schwager[17], a sculptor[39], 1922–2021[40], of German Democratic Republic[41]; and Wieland Förster[18], a sculptor[42], b. 1930[43], of German Reich[44], awarded the Order of Merit of Brandenburg[45], specialised in art of sculpture[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Karl Marx[19], an order[47], in German Democratic Republic[48], founded in 1953[49]; Banner of Labor[20], an order[50], in German Democratic Republic[51], founded in 1954[52]; National Prize of East Germany[21], a national award[53], in German Democratic Republic[54], founded in 1949[55]; and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[22], a grade of an order[56], in German Democratic Republic[57].

Personal Life

Walter Arnold was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[27].

Death and Burial

Walter Arnold died on July 11, 1979[5]. He died in Dresden[4]. He is buried at Loschwitz Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Walter Arnold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Walter Arnold born?

Walter Arnold's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Walter Arnold die?

Walter Arnold died in Dresden[4].

What did Walter Arnold do for work?

Walter Arnold worked as sculptor[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], graphic artist[9], and artist[10].

What awards did Walter Arnold receive?

Honors received include Order of Karl Marx[19], Banner of Labor[20], National Prize of East Germany[21], and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[22].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12d ago · GanzKnusper · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Walter Arnold, photographed by Johannes Riemann, January 195
    Student of Alfred Thiele, Doris Pollatschek
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  3. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship German Reich, German Democratic Republic
    Member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin, Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany
    Member of political party Socialist Unity Party of Germany
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