Wilhelm von Kügelgen

Wilhelm von Kügelgen (1802–1867) was a Russian painter, writer and chess player.

Also recorded as Wilhelm von Kugelgen; Wilhelm Von Kügelgen; Wilhelm van kugelgen; Wilhelm Georg Alexander von Kügelgen.

Wilhelm von Kügelgen in brief

Born
1802
Died
1867
Known for
painter, writer and chess player
Place of birth
Saint Petersburg
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Overview

Born at Saint Petersburg in 1802, died at Ballenstedt in 1867.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Positions recorded include court painter.

Work by Wilhelm von Kügelgen is recorded in the collections of Bavarian State Painting Collections, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Hermitage Museum, Dresden City Museum and Art Museum of Estonia.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Wilhelm von Kügelgen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q288186: Wilhelm von Kügelgen

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