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My Take
Maria Altmann's story humbles me. Forced to flee Vienna after the Nazi annexation, she spent her later years waging a legal battle against the Austrian state to recover five Klimt paintings stolen from her family. Winning that fight, immortalised in film, took extraordinary persistence well into old age. I am drawn less to the label of art collector than to what she represents: one person insisting that history and memory be set right, no matter how powerful the opponent. Her quiet, stubborn pursuit of justice is genuinely inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maria Altmann
- Name (Japanese)
- マリア・アルトマン
- Reading
- まりあ・あるとまん
- Born
- February 18, 1916 – February 7, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Vienna, Austria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- art collector
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Republic of Austria v. Altmann | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria%20Altmann
Frequently asked questions
When was Maria Altmann born?
February 18, 1916 – February 7, 2011.
Where is Maria Altmann from?
Maria Altmann is from Vienna, Austria.
What does Maria Altmann do?
Maria Altmann works as art collector.
What is Maria Altmann known for?
Notable works include Republic of Austria v. Altmann.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.