Wilhelm Fraenger

historian (1890–1964)
Person human Q91757
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Wilhelm Fraenger

Summary

Wilhelm Fraenger is a human[1]. Born in Erlangen[2], he… he was born on June 5, 1890[3]. He died in Potsdam[4]. He died on February 19, 1964[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], ethnologist[7], and ethnographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Erlangen[2], Wilhelm Fraenger…
  • Wilhelm Fraenger died in Potsdam[4].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger was born on June 5, 1890[3].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger died on February 19, 1964[5].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's professions included art historian[6].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's professions included ethnologist[7].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger worked as an ethnographer[8].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[11].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[12].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger is recorded as male[13].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[15].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's archives at is recorded as Brandenburgisches Landeshauptarchiv[16].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's archives at is recorded as Wilhelm-Fraenger-Archiv[17].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's archives at is recorded as Heidelberg University Library[18].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[19].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Wilhelm Fraenger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Wilhelm Fraenger'}[21].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Fraenger was born in Erlangen[2]. He was born on June 5, 1890[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], ethnologist[7], and ethnographer[8].

Recognition

Wilhelm Fraenger received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[11].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Fraenger was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[15].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Fraenger died on February 19, 1964[5]. He died in Potsdam[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Fraenger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Fraenger born?

Wilhelm Fraenger's place of birth was Erlangen[2].

Where did Wilhelm Fraenger die?

Wilhelm Fraenger passed away in Potsdam[4].

What did Wilhelm Fraenger do for work?

Wilhelm Fraenger worked as art historian[6], ethnologist[7], and ethnographer[8].

What awards did Wilhelm Fraenger receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . blha-recherche.brandenburg.de. Retrieved . blha-recherche.brandenburg.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . fraenger.net. Retrieved . fraenger.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin
    Given name Wilhelm
    Member of political party Communist Party of Germany
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