About Otto Placzek
Lived 1884 – 1968 (aged 84). Otto Placzek was a German sculptor and medalist.
Otto Placzek (25 January 1884 – 30 September 1968) was a German sculptor and medallist. His work was part of the art competitions at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics.
During the Nazi era Placzek was a member of the Reich Chamber of Fine Arts. His participation in 19 group exhibitions during this period is documented, including all of the Great German Art Exhibitions in Munich from 1939 to 1943.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Otto Placzek's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto Placzek?
German sculptor and medalist (1884-1968)
When was Otto Placzek born?
Otto Placzek was born on 25 January 1884 in Berlin.
When did Otto Placzek die?
Otto Placzek died on 30 September 1968 in Paris.
What was Otto Placzek's occupation?
Otto Placzek was a sculptor and medalist.
What nationality was Otto Placzek?
Otto Placzek was German.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Placzek. https://biography.guide/otto-placzek/
MLA: "Otto Placzek." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/otto-placzek/.
Chicago: "Otto Placzek." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/otto-placzek/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC