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What was Emil Nolde's birth name?

  • Hans Emil Hansen

  • Stefan Emil Hoffmann

  • Friedrich Emil Künstler

  • Johann Emil Schmitt

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The renowned artist Emil Nolde was born with the name Hans Emil Hansen. He adopted the pseudonym "Nolde" in 1902, drawing inspiration from the region of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany, where he spent a significant portion of his life. The name "Nolde" holds a deep personal connection to the landscape and cultural heritage that greatly influenced his artistic style.
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