Arthur Fontaine
French engineer (1860–1931)
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Summary
Arthur Fontaine was born on November 3, 1860[1], in Paris[2]. He died on September 2, 1931[3]. He worked as an engineer[4], politician[5], civil servant[6], and patron of the arts[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marie Escudier[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Field of work: civil service[11], politics[12], art patronage[13], occupational health and safety[14], labor law[15]
- Position held: Councillor of State[16]
- Educated at: École polytechnique[17], Mines ParisTech[18]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Officier de l'Instruction publique[20]
- Member of: Société de statistique de Paris[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Arthur Fontaine[23]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[24]
- Family name: Fontaine[25]
- Given name: Arthur[26]
- Depicted by: Arthur Fontaine[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28], German[29]
- Has works in the collection: Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
- P14396: register/person/arw-133568636[32]
FAQs
Where was Arthur Fontaine born?
Arthur Fontaine was born in Paris[2].
Who was Arthur Fontaine married to?
Arthur Fontaine's spouses include Marie Escudier[9].
What did Arthur Fontaine do for work?
Arthur Fontaine worked as an engineer[4], politician[5], civil servant[6], and patron of the arts[7].
Where did Arthur Fontaine go to school?
Arthur Fontaine was educated at École polytechnique[17] and Mines ParisTech[18].
What awards did Arthur Fontaine receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19] and Officier de l'Instruction publique[20].