Alexandre Lenoir

French archaeologist (1761–1839)
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Alexandre Lenoir
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Alexandre Lenoir

Summary

Alexandre Lenoir is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on December 27, 1761[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on June 11, 1839[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], medievalist[7], curator[8], essayist[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexandre Lenoir was born in Paris[2].
  • Alexandre Lenoir passed away in Paris[4].
  • Alexandre Lenoir was born on December 27, 1761[3].
  • Alexandre Lenoir died on June 11, 1839[5].
  • Alexandre Lenoir is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Alexandre Lenoir was married to Adélaïde Binart[13].
  • A child of Alexandre Lenoir was Albert Lenoir[14].
  • A child of Alexandre Lenoir was Clodomir Lenoir[15].
  • A child of Alexandre Lenoir was Zélia Lenoir[16].
  • Alexandre Lenoir held citizenship in France[17].
  • Alexandre Lenoir worked as an art historian[6].
  • Alexandre Lenoir's professions included medievalist[7].
  • Alexandre Lenoir worked as a curator[8].
  • Alexandre Lenoir worked as an essayist[9].
  • Alexandre Lenoir's professions included archaeologist[10].
  • Alexandre Lenoir held the position of museum director[18].
  • Among Alexandre Lenoir's employers was Museum of French Monuments[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Lenoir is Héloïse and Abélard's tomb[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Alexandre Lenoir is Museum of French Monuments[21].
  • Alexandre Lenoir received the Order of the Golden Spur[22].
  • Alexandre Lenoir received the Order of Saint Louis[23].
  • Alexandre Lenoir received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Alexandre Lenoir was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[25].
  • Alexandre Lenoir was a member of Société nationale des Antiquaires de France[26].
  • Alexandre Lenoir is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexandre Lenoir was born in Paris[2]. He was born on December 27, 1761[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], medievalist[7], curator[8], essayist[9], and archaeologist[10]. Among Alexandre Lenoir's employers was Museum of French Monuments[19]. He held the position of museum director[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Héloïse and Abélard's tomb[20], a grave[28], in France[29], founded in 1817[30] and Museum of French Monuments[21], a museum[31], in France[32], founded in 1795[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Golden Spur[22], a religion-related award[34], in Vatican City[35], founded in 1539[36]; Order of Saint Louis[23], an order[37], in France[38], founded in 1693[39]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[40], in France[41].

Personal Life

Alexandre Lenoir was married to Adélaïde Binart[13]. Children include Albert Lenoir[14], an architect[42], 1801–1891[43], of France[44], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[45]; Clodomir Lenoir[15], a painter[46], 1804–1887[47], of France[48]; and Zélia Lenoir[16], 1795–1813[49], of France[50].

Death and Burial

Alexandre Lenoir died on June 11, 1839[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Lenoir ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Lenoir born?

Alexandre Lenoir's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Alexandre Lenoir die?

Alexandre Lenoir died in Paris[4].

Who was Alexandre Lenoir married to?

Alexandre Lenoir's spouses include Adélaïde Binart[13].

What did Alexandre Lenoir do for work?

Alexandre Lenoir worked as art historian[6], medievalist[7], curator[8], essayist[9], and archaeologist[10].

What awards did Alexandre Lenoir receive?

Honors received include Order of the Golden Spur[22], Order of Saint Louis[23], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . landrucimetieres.fr. landrucimetieres.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . academie-stanislas.org. academie-stanislas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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