Jules Breton
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Summary
Jules Breton was born on May 1, 1827[1], in Courrières[2]. He died on July 5, 1906[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5], writer[6], and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,254 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Élodie Breton[10]
- Child: Virginie Demont-Breton[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Ethnic group: French[14]
- Field of work: painting[15]
- Educated at: Albert Chatelet High School[16]
- Student: Virginie Demont-Breton[17], Emile Adélard Breton[18], François Brillaud[19], Valentine Pèpe[20]
- Notable work: The Blessing of the wheat in Artois[21], Q17492007[22], Calling in the Gleaners[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[24]
- Member of: Barbizon school[25], Académie des beaux-arts[26], Royal Academy of Arts[27]
- Influenced by: François Bonvin[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Movement: realism[30]
- Commons category: Jules Breton[31]
- Family name: Breton[32]
- Given name: Jules[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jules Breton[34]
- Relative: Félix de Vigne[35], Adrien Demont[36], Jules-Louis Breton[37]
- Student of: Félix de Vigne[38], Égide Charles Gustave Wappers[39], Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres[40], Horace Vernet[41]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[44], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[45], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[46], Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[47], Albert Edelfelt's letters[48], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[49], The New Student's Reference Work[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[51]
- Commons Creator page: Jules Breton[52]
- Name in native language: Jules Breton[53]
Why It Matters
Jules Breton has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Virginie Demont-Breton[56], a painter[57], 1859–1935[58], of France[59], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[60], specialised in painting[61] and Simon Hollósy[62], a painter[63], 1857–1918[64], of Hungary[65].
FAQs
Where was Jules Breton born?
Jules Breton's place of birth was Courrières[2].
Where did Jules Breton die?
Jules Breton passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Jules Breton married to?
Jules Breton's spouses include Élodie Breton[10].
What did Jules Breton do for work?
Jules Breton worked as a painter[5], writer[6], and poet[7].
Where did Jules Breton go to school?
Jules Breton was educated at Albert Chatelet High School[16].
What awards did Jules Breton receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
Who did Jules Breton influence?
Jules Breton has been cited as an influence by Virginie Demont-Breton[56] and Simon Hollósy[62].