Adolphe Braun
French photographer (1812-1877)
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Summary
Adolphe Braun was born on June 13, 1812[1], in Besançon[2]. He died on December 31, 1877[3], in Dornach[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], art historian[6], and draftsperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (560 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Paul Gaston Braun[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Employer: Braun et Compagnie[11]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Adolphe Braun[14]
- Archives at: Swiss National Library Prints and Drawings Department[15]
- Residence: Paris[16], Dornach[17]
- Family name: Braun[18]
- Given name: Adolphe[19], Jean[20]
- Work location: Paris[21], Papal States[22], Rome[23], France[24]
- Described by source: Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Commons Creator page: Adolphe Braun[27]
- Birth name: Jean Adolphe Braun[28]
- Name in native language: Adolphe Braun[29]
- Owner of: Braun et Compagnie[30]
- Start of work period: 1828[31]
- End of work period: 1877[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[33], WikiProject New York Public Library[34]
Why It Matters
Adolphe Braun has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Adolphe Braun born?
Adolphe Braun was born in Besançon[2].
Where did Adolphe Braun die?
Adolphe Braun passed away in Dornach[4].
What did Adolphe Braun do for work?
Adolphe Braun worked as a photographer[5], art historian[6], and draftsperson[7].
What awards did Adolphe Braun receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].