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Emmy von Egidy

Emmy von Egidy was a German sculptor, writer and feminist (1872–1946). She was born at Pirna and died at Weimar.

Also recorded as Emmy Von Egidy; Emmy Louise Charlotte Alexandrine von Egidy.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Emmy Von Egidy and Emmy Louise Charlotte Alexandrine von Egidy. Her recorded language was German.

She was the child of Moritz von Egidy.

Identity

What the record establishes about Emmy von Egidy.

Emmy von Egidy is recorded with the occupation feminist. Emmy von Egidy is recorded as a citizen of Germany. Emmy von Egidy is recorded as sculptor, writer and feminist. Emmy von Egidy is recorded with the citizenship of Germany.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Emmy von Egidy may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Emmy von Egidy is established in the international name authorities as Getty Union List of Artist Names 500136942, Gemeinsame Normdatei (GND) 116369914, ISNI 0000000121197728, VIAF 8137591 and Wikidata Q1339022.

Chronology

  1. 1872Emmy von Egidy born at Pirna.
  2. 1872Emmy von Egidy was born in 1872 at Pirna.
  3. 1872Emmy von Egidy was born on 5 April 1872.
  4. 1946Emmy von Egidy died at Weimar.
  5. 1946Emmy von Egidy died in 1946 at Weimar.
  6. 1946Emmy von Egidy died on 1 December 1946.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    Egidy, Emmy von, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Moritz von Egidy, Antisemitism, 2025

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Open Library author record for Emmy von Egidy (Internet Archive), 2 catalogued works.

    Institutional database · Scholarly · Internet Archive

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  4. 4.

    “Emmy von Egidy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  5. 5.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1339022: Emmy von Egidy

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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