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Adolf Behne

Critic, art historian, architectural writer, and artistic activist (1885–1948)

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Occupation

Critic, art historian, architectural writer, and artistic activist (1885–1948)

Born in

Magdeburg

Born

July 13, 1885

Zodiac

Cancer

23,052

days lived

63

age at death

Born
July 13, 1885 in 🇩🇪Magdeburg
Died
August 23, 1948 in Berlin (aged 63)
Zodiac
♋︎Cancer·rooster 🐓
Updated Jul 2026

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Sun Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Water

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1948
Day 22,816
Age 62

Death of Adolf Behne

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1948

Adolf Behne dies in Berlin.

1947
Day 22,451
Age 61

Publishes 'Wiederkehr der Kunst: Betrachtungen über Kunst und Frieden'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1947

Publishes 'Wiederkehr der Kunst: Betrachtungen über Kunst und Frieden'.

1946
Day 22,086
Age 60

Behne joins the editorial board of 'Die Baugilde'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1946

Behne joins the editorial board of 'Die Baugilde' architecture magazine.

1945
Day 21,721
Age 59

Returns to Berlin

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1945
1933
Day 17,338
Age 47

Exile during Nazi Regime

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1933
1927
Day 15,146
Age 41

Publishes 'Um neue Kunst'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1927

'Um neue Kunst' is published, showcasing his art criticism.

1926
Day 14,781
Age 40

Publishes 'Der moderne Zweckbau'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1926

'Der moderne Zweckbau' is published, focusing on functional architecture.

1918
Day 11,859
Age 32

Involved with the November Group

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1918

Becomes involved with the November Group, an association of radical artists.

1914
Day 10,398
Age 28

Activism during World War I

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1914

Actively involved in artistic and political activism during World War I.

1912
Day 9,667
Age 26

Publishes 'Die Wiederkehr der Gotik'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1912

Publishes 'Die Wiederkehr der Gotik' (The Return of the Gothic).

1910
Day 8,937
Age 24

Begins writing for 'Der Sturm'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1910

Begins writing for Herwarth Walden's 'Der Sturm' magazine.

1908
Day 8,206
Age 22

Early Writings and Essays

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1908

Begins publishing early writings and essays on art and architecture.

1905
Day 7,111
Age 19

Studies Art History

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1905

Begins studies in art history.

1891
Day 1,998
Age 5

Early Education

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1891

Begins formal education.

1885
Day 0
Age 0

Adolf Behne Born

Confidence
96%
Jul 13, 1885

Adolf Behne is born in Magdeburg.