Willi Harwerth

German illustrator (1894–1982)
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Summary

Willi Harwerth was born on August 4, 1894[1], in Borby[2]. He died on January 4, 1982[3], in Bensheim[4]. He worked as an illustrator[5], university teacher[6], graphic artist[7], and typographer[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: graphics[11], illustration[12], book decoration[13], typography[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Given name: Willi[16]
  • Work location: Leipzig[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • Name in native language: Willi Harwerth[19]
  • Has works in the collection: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[21]

FAQs

Where was Willi Harwerth born?

Willi Harwerth's place of birth was Borby[2].

Where did Willi Harwerth die?

Willi Harwerth passed away in Bensheim[4].

What did Willi Harwerth do for work?

Willi Harwerth worked as an illustrator[5], university teacher[6], graphic artist[7], and typographer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . stedelijk.nl. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Viaf cluster id → 45098880
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