Faustin Besson

French painter (1821-1882)
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Faustin Besson

Summary

Faustin Besson is a human[1]. He was born in Dole[2]. He was born on March 15, 1821[3]. He died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 28, 1882[5]. He worked as a painter[6], teacher[7], and illustrator[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Dole[2], Faustin Besson…
  • Faustin Besson passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Faustin Besson was born on March 15, 1821[3].
  • Faustin Besson died on February 28, 1882[5].
  • Faustin Besson's father was Jean-Séraphin-Désiré Besson[9].
  • Faustin Besson held citizenship in France[10].
  • Faustin Besson worked as a painter[6].
  • Faustin Besson worked as a teacher[7].
  • Faustin Besson worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Faustin Besson was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11].
  • Faustin Besson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Faustin Besson is recorded as male[13].
  • Faustin Besson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Faustin Besson's genre is portrait[15].
  • Faustin Besson's Commons category is recorded as Faustin Besson[16].
  • Faustin Besson's family name is recorded as Besson[17].
  • Faustin Besson's given name is recorded as Faustin[18].
  • Faustin Besson studied under Adolphe Brune[19].
  • Faustin Besson studied under Guillaume Descamps[20].
  • Faustin Besson studied under Jean Gigoux[21].
  • Faustin Besson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Faustin Besson's Commons Creator page is recorded as Faustin Besson[23].
  • Faustin Besson's name in native language is recorded as Faustin Besson[24].
  • Faustin Besson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].
  • Faustin Besson's has works in the collection is recorded as Bowes Museum[26].

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Origins and Family

Faustin Besson's place of birth was Dole[2]. He was born on March 15, 1821[3]. His father was Jean-Séraphin-Désiré Besson[9].

Education

Faustin Besson's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11]. Studied under Adolphe Brune[19], a painter[27], 1802–1880[28], of France[29]; Guillaume Descamps[20], a painter[30], 1779–1858[31], of France[32], awarded the Prix de Rome[33]; and Jean Gigoux[21], a lithographer[34], 1806–1894[35], of France[36], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], teacher[7], and illustrator[8].

Recognition

Faustin Besson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

Death and Burial

Faustin Besson died on February 28, 1882[5]. He died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Faustin Besson born?

Faustin Besson was born in Dole[2].

Where did Faustin Besson die?

Faustin Besson passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Faustin Besson's parents?

Faustin Besson's father was Jean-Séraphin-Désiré Besson[9].

What did Faustin Besson do for work?

Faustin Besson worked as painter[6], teacher[7], and illustrator[8].

Where did Faustin Besson go to school?

Faustin Besson was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11].

What awards did Faustin Besson receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . archives.paris.fr. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Father Jean-Séraphin-Désiré Besson
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    Artist id of the department of prints and drawings of the louvre 243-BESSON-Faustin
    Date of death +1882-02-28T00:00:00Z
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