Wolfgang Braunfels

German art historian and author (1911–1987)
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Summary

Wolfgang Braunfels was born on October 5, 1911[1], in Munich[2]. He died on March 5, 1987[3], in Krailling[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], author[6], and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Sigrid Esche-Braunfels[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[10], RWTH Aachen University[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Archives at: Deutsches Kunstarchiv im Germanischen Nationalmuseum[13]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[14]
  • Family name: Braunfels[15]
  • Given name: Wolfgang[16]
  • Work location: Aachen[17], Munich[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[19]
  • Name in native language: Wolfgang Braunfels[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[21]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Braunfels born?

Wolfgang Braunfels was born in Munich[2].

Where did Wolfgang Braunfels die?

Wolfgang Braunfels passed away in Krailling[4].

Who was Wolfgang Braunfels married to?

Wolfgang Braunfels's spouses include Sigrid Esche-Braunfels[8].

What did Wolfgang Braunfels do for work?

Wolfgang Braunfels worked as an art historian[5], author[6], and university teacher[7].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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