Léon Cogniet

French painter (1794-1880)
Person human Q544646
Léon Cogniet
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Léon Cogniet

Summary

Léon Cogniet is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1794[3]. He passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 20, 1880[5]. He worked as a painter[6], professor[7], lithographer[8], printmaker[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Léon Cogniet…
  • Léon Cogniet passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Léon Cogniet was born on August 29, 1794[3].
  • Léon Cogniet died on November 20, 1880[5].
  • Léon Cogniet is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Léon Cogniet[13].
  • Léon Cogniet was married to Catherine-Caroline Cogniet[14].
  • Léon Cogniet held citizenship in France[15].
  • Léon Cogniet's professions included painter[6].
  • Léon Cogniet's professions included professor[7].
  • Léon Cogniet's professions included lithographer[8].
  • Léon Cogniet's professions included printmaker[9].
  • Léon Cogniet's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • Léon Cogniet's field of work was painting[16].
  • Among Léon Cogniet's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[17].
  • Léon Cogniet was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
  • Léon Cogniet was educated at French Academy in Rome[19].
  • A notable student of Léon Cogniet was Edgar Degas[20].
  • A notable student of Léon Cogniet was Rosa Bonheur[21].
  • A notable student of Léon Cogniet was Alfred Boucher[22].
  • A notable student of Léon Cogniet was Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier[23].
  • A notable student of Léon Cogniet was Jean-Paul Laurens[24].
  • A notable student of Léon Cogniet was Diogene Ulyssee Napoleon Maillart[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Léon Cogniet is Scene of July 1830[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Léon Cogniet is Massacre of the Innocents[27].

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Origins and Family

Léon Cogniet's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on August 29, 1794[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[19], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35]. Léon Cogniet studied under Pierre-Narcisse Guérin[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], professor[7], lithographer[8], printmaker[9], and draftsperson[10]. Léon Cogniet's field of work was painting[16]. He was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[17]. Notable students include Edgar Degas[20], a painter[37], 1834–1917[38], of France[39], specialised in painting[40]; Rosa Bonheur[21], a painter[41], 1822–1899[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44]; Alfred Boucher[22], a sculptor[45], 1850–1934[46], of France[47], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[48]; Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier[23], a sculptor[49], 1815–1891[50], of France[51], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[52], specialised in painting[53]; Jean-Paul Laurens[24], a painter[54], 1838–1921[55], of France[56], awarded the Jean Reynaud Prize[57], specialised in painting[58]; and Diogene Ulyssee Napoleon Maillart[25], a painter[59], 1840–1926[60], of France[61], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[62].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Scene of July 1830[26], a painting[63], founded in 1830[64] and Massacre of the Innocents[27], a painting[65], in France[66], founded in 1824[67].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[68], a Q1499804[69], in France[70], founded in 1802[71]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[72], a Q1499804[73], in France[74]; Prix de Rome for painting[75], an award[76]; and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[77], a civil decoration[78], in Prussia[79], founded in 1842[80].

Personal Life

Léon Cogniet was married to Catherine-Caroline Cogniet[14].

Death and Burial

Léon Cogniet died on November 20, 1880[5]. He passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of him[13].

Why It Matters

Léon Cogniet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

He has been cited as an influence by Wojciech Gerson[83], a painter[84], 1831–1901[85], of Poland[86], specialised in painting[87]; Amand Gautier[88], a lithographer[89], 1825–1894[90], of France[91]; and Henryk Rodakowski[92], a painter[93], 1823–1894[94], of Austrian Empire[95], awarded the Legion of Honour[96], specialised in painting[97].

FAQs

Where was Léon Cogniet born?

Léon Cogniet's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Léon Cogniet die?

Léon Cogniet died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Léon Cogniet married to?

Léon Cogniet's spouses include Catherine-Caroline Cogniet[14].

What did Léon Cogniet do for work?

Léon Cogniet worked as painter[6], professor[7], lithographer[8], printmaker[9], and draftsperson[10].

Where did Léon Cogniet go to school?

Léon Cogniet was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18] and French Academy in Rome[19].

What awards did Léon Cogniet receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[68], Knight of the Legion of Honour[72], Prix de Rome for painting[75], and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[77].

Who did Léon Cogniet influence?

Léon Cogniet has been cited as an influence by Wojciech Gerson[83], Amand Gautier[88], and Henryk Rodakowski[92].

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    Student → Edgar Degas, Rosa Bonheur, Alfred Boucher +25
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    Plaque image → Plaque Rue Léon Cogniet - Paris XVII (FR75) - 2021-08-22 - 3
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Scene of July 1830, Massacre of the Innocents
    Given name → Léon, Leon
    Field of work → painting
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library, WikiProject New York Public Library
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