Alexandre Falguière

French sculptor (1831-1900)
Person human Q2140000
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Alexandre Falguière

Summary

Alexandre Falguière is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toulouse[2]. He was born on +1831-09-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1900-04-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexandre Falguière was born in Toulouse[2].
  • Alexandre Falguière died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alexandre Falguière was born on +1831-09-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexandre Falguière died on +1900-04-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Alexandre Falguière is buried at Alexandre Falguière's grave[11].
  • Among Alexandre Falguière's spouses was Blanche Falguière[12].
  • A child of Alexandre Falguière was Maurice-Alexandre-Alfred Falguière[13].
  • Alexandre Falguière held citizenship in France[14].
  • Alexandre Falguière's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Alexandre Falguière worked as a painter[7].
  • Alexandre Falguière's professions included artist[8].
  • Alexandre Falguière was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15].
  • Alexandre Falguière's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[16].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Falguière was Q314350[17].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Falguière was Julien Lorieux[18].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Falguière was Léon-Joseph Chavalliaud[19].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Falguière was Alexandre Laporte[20].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Falguière was Jakob August Heer[21].
  • A notable student of Alexandre Falguière was Fanny Marc[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Falguière is Bacchantes[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Falguière is Éventail et Poignard[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Falguière is Lutteurs[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Falguière is La Sasson[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Falguière is Fontaine Jean-Baptiste[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Toulouse[2], Alexandre Falguière… he was born on +1831-09-07T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[16], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35]. Studied under Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse[36] and François Jouffroy[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. Notable students include Q314350[17]; Julien Lorieux[18], a sculptor[38], 1876–1915[39], of France[40], awarded the Prix de Rome[41]; Léon-Joseph Chavalliaud[19], a sculptor[42], 1858–1919[43], of France[44], awarded the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[45]; Alexandre Laporte[20], a sculptor[46], 1850–1904[47], of France[48]; Jakob August Heer[21], a sculptor[49], 1867–1922[50], of Switzerland[51]; and Fanny Marc[22], a sculptor[52], 1858–1937[53], of France[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bacchantes[23], a painting[55], founded in 1902[56]; Éventail et Poignard[24], a painting[57], founded in 1882[58]; Lutteurs[25], a painting[59], founded in 1875[60]; La Sasson[26], a sculpture[61], in France[62], founded in 1892[63]; Fontaine Jean-Baptiste[27], a fountain[64], in France[65]; and Fontaine-réservoir Sainte-Marie[66], a fountain[67], in France[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[69], an award[70], in France[71], founded in 1663[72] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[73], a grade of an order[74], in France[75].

Personal Life

Alexandre Falguière was married to Blanche Falguière[12]. A child of him was Maurice-Alexandre-Alfred Falguière[13].

Death and Burial

Alexandre Falguière died on +1900-04-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[10] and his grave[11].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Falguière ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Falguière born?

Born in Toulouse[2], Alexandre Falguière…

Where did Alexandre Falguière die?

Alexandre Falguière died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Alexandre Falguière married to?

Alexandre Falguière's spouses include Blanche Falguière[12].

What did Alexandre Falguière do for work?

Alexandre Falguière worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8].

Where did Alexandre Falguière go to school?

Alexandre Falguière was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15] and French Academy in Rome[16].

What awards did Alexandre Falguière receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[69] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[73].

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  2. [76] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [77] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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