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What nationality did Paul Klee hold under Swiss law?
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Under Swiss law, Paul Klee held the nationality of his father, who was German. Although Klee was born in Switzerland and lived there for much of his life, he remained a German citizen for the majority of his career. He applied for Swiss citizenship late in his life, but he passed away just days before it was granted.123