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Emil Preetorius

Emil Preetorius (1883–1973) was a German scenographer, politician and university teacher.

Also recorded as Emile Preetorius.

Emil Preetorius in brief

Born
1883
Died
1973
Known for
scenographer, politician, university teacher, artist, illustrator, designer and painter
Place of birth
Mainz
Contents

Overview

Born at Mainz in 1883, died at Munich in 1973.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is visual arts, art history and painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Munich. Employment is recorded with Königliche Kunstgewerbeschule München. Positions recorded include Member of the Bavarian Senate and professor. Membership is recorded of German Academy for Language and Literature and Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Work by Emil Preetorius is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Huis van het boek.

Distinctions recorded are Bavarian Order of Merit, Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann Heinrich Merck Honour and honorary golden medal of the state capital Munich.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q523225: Emil Preetorius

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