Henri Cartier-Bresson was born on August 22, 1908[1], in Chanteloup-en-Brie[2]. He died on August 3, 2004[3], in Montjustin[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], photojournalist[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,028 views/month, #6,651 of 1,000,298).[10]
Things named for Henri Cartier-Bresson include Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation[43], a museum[44], in France[45], founded in 2003[46].
Why It Matters
Henri Cartier-Bresson has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Philip Jones Griffiths[49], a photographer[50], 1936–2008[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Lucie Award[53] and Xavier Miserachs[54], a photographer[55], 1937–1998[56], of Spain[57], awarded the Saint George's Cross[58].
Entities named for him include Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation[43], a museum[44], in France[45], founded in 2003[46].
FAQs
Where was Henri Cartier-Bresson born?
Henri Cartier-Bresson's place of birth was Chanteloup-en-Brie[2].
Where did Henri Cartier-Bresson die?
Henri Cartier-Bresson passed away in Montjustin[4].
Who was Henri Cartier-Bresson married to?
Henri Cartier-Bresson's spouses include Ratna Mohini[13] and Martine Franck[14].
What did Henri Cartier-Bresson do for work?
Henri Cartier-Bresson worked as a photographer[5], photojournalist[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and painter[9].
Where did Henri Cartier-Bresson go to school?
Henri Cartier-Bresson was educated at Lycée Condorcet[20].
What awards did Henri Cartier-Bresson receive?
Honors received include Hasselblad Award[21] and Lucie Award[22].
Who did Henri Cartier-Bresson influence?
Henri Cartier-Bresson has been cited as an influence by Philip Jones Griffiths[49] and Xavier Miserachs[54].
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