Jean-Baptiste Debret

French painter (1768–1848)
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Jean-Baptiste Debret

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Debret is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1768[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on June 28, 1848[5]. He worked as a painter[6], engineer[7], illustrator[8], and lithographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Jean-Baptiste Debret…
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret died in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret was born on April 18, 1768[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret died on June 28, 1848[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret worked as a painter[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's professions included engineer[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's professions included lithographer[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's field of work was painting[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's field of work was visual arts[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret was educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[17].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Debret was Francisco Pedro do Amaral[18].
  • A notable student of Jean-Baptiste Debret was Augusto Müller[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Debret is Napoleon I decorated a soldier of the Russian army in Tilsitt with the cross of the Legion of Honor[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret received the Prix de Rome[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret received the Q105923886[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret was influenced by Jacques-Louis David[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret is recorded as male[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret is associated with the Neoclassicism movement[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Debret's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Debret[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Debret's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on April 18, 1768[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1965[30]; Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], an art academy[31], in France[32], founded in 1797[33], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[34]; and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[17], an engineering college[35], in France[36], founded in 1747[37], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[38]. Jean-Baptiste Debret studied under Jacques-Louis David[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], engineer[7], illustrator[8], and lithographer[9]. Fields of work include painting[13], a method[40] and visual arts[14], a type of arts[41]. Notable students include Francisco Pedro do Amaral[18], a painter[42], 1790–1831[43], of Brazil[44] and Augusto Müller[19], a painter[45], 1815–1883[46], of Brazil[47].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean-Baptiste Debret is Napoleon I decorated a soldier of the Russian army in Tilsitt with the cross of the Legion of Honor[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[21], an award[48], in France[49], founded in 1663[50] and Q105923886[22].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Debret died on June 28, 1848[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Debret ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Debret born?

Born in Paris[2], Jean-Baptiste Debret…

Where did Jean-Baptiste Debret die?

Jean-Baptiste Debret died in Paris[4].

What did Jean-Baptiste Debret do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Debret worked as painter[6], engineer[7], illustrator[8], and lithographer[9].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Debret go to school?

Jean-Baptiste Debret was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[17].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Debret receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[21] and Q105923886[22].

References

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  2. [4] . acrilex.com.br. acrilex.com.br. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . Brazilian National Archives. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [18] . Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural. wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [39] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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