Félix Fénéon

French anarchist and art critic (1861-1944)
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Félix Fénéon
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Summary

Félix Fénéon was born on June 22, 1861[1], in Turin[2]. He died on February 29, 1944[3], in Châtenay-Malabry[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], translator[6], art critic[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (687 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10], Grave of Félix Fénéon[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12], Kingdom of Italy[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Field of work: writer[15]
  • Employer: La Revue Blanche[16], Bernheim-Jeune[17], Éditions de la Sirène, Paris[18]
  • Member of: Académie Mallarmé[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Félix Fénéon[21]
  • Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[22]
  • Family name: Fénéon[23]
  • Given name: Félix[24]
  • Commons gallery: Félix Fénéon[25]
  • Work location: Paris[26]
  • Described by source: French-language art critics bibliographies[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
  • Commons Creator page: Félix Fénéon[30]
  • Name in native language: Félix Fénéon[31]
  • Owner of: Poseuse de dos[32]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Provenance[33]
  • Writing language: French[34]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Félix Fénéon include Fénéon Prize[35], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1949[38].

Why It Matters

Félix Fénéon has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Józef Pankiewicz[41], a painter[42], 1866–1940[43], of Poland[44], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[45], specialised in painting[46].

He is credited with the discovery of Neo-impressionism[47], an art movement[48]. Entities named for him include Fénéon Prize[35], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1949[38].

FAQs

Where was Félix Fénéon born?

Félix Fénéon's place of birth was Turin[2].

Where did Félix Fénéon die?

Félix Fénéon died in Châtenay-Malabry[4].

What did Félix Fénéon do for work?

Félix Fénéon worked as a journalist[5], translator[6], art critic[7], and writer[8].

Who did Félix Fénéon influence?

Félix Fénéon has been cited as an influence by Józef Pankiewicz[41].

What did Félix Fénéon discover?

Félix Fénéon is credited as discoverer of Neo-impressionism[47].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Beauvis and Langlade, ''Le columbarium du Père-Lachaise'', 1992. wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . archives.yvelines.fr. Retrieved . archives.yvelines.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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