Auguste de Forbin

French painter, director of the Louvre Museum (1777-1841)
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Auguste de Forbin
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Auguste de Forbin

Summary

Auguste de Forbin is a human[1]. Born in La Roque-d'Anthéron[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1777[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 23, 1841[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], travel writer[9], and playwright[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in La Roque-d'Anthéron[2], Auguste de Forbin…
  • Auguste de Forbin passed away in Paris[4].
  • Auguste de Forbin was born on August 19, 1777[3].
  • Auguste de Forbin died on February 23, 1841[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Pierre Cemetery[12].
  • Auguste de Forbin's father was Gaspard de Forbin de La Barben, Marquis de Pont-a-Mousson[13].
  • Auguste de Forbin's mother was Françoise Marthe de Milani La Roque, Marquise de La Roque[14].
  • Among Auguste de Forbin's spouses was Roselyne de Dortan[15].
  • A child of Auguste de Forbin was Marthe-Lydia de Forbin-La Barben[16].
  • A child of Auguste de Forbin was Valentine de Forbin de La Barben[17].
  • Auguste de Forbin held citizenship in France[18].
  • Auguste de Forbin's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Auguste de Forbin's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Auguste de Forbin worked as a painter[8].
  • Auguste de Forbin worked as a travel writer[9].
  • Auguste de Forbin's professions included playwright[10].
  • Auguste de Forbin's professions included writer[19].
  • Auguste de Forbin held the position of Director of French national museums[20].
  • Auguste de Forbin held the position of museum director[21].
  • Among Auguste de Forbin's employers was Louvre Museum[22].
  • Auguste de Forbin received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[23].
  • Auguste de Forbin received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Auguste de Forbin received the Knight Hospitaller[25].
  • Auguste de Forbin was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[26].
  • Auguste de Forbin is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Auguste de Forbin was born in La Roque-d'Anthéron[2]. He was born on August 19, 1777[3]. His father was Gaspard de Forbin de La Barben, Marquis de Pont-a-Mousson[13]. His mother was Françoise Marthe de Milani La Roque, Marquise de La Roque[14].

Education

Studied under Jean-Jacques de Boissieu[28], a printmaker[29], 1736–1810[30], of France[31], specialised in visual arts[32]; Jacques-Louis David[33], a painter[34], 1748–1825[35], of France[36], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[37]; and Jean Antoine Constantin[38], a painter[39], 1756–1844[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], travel writer[9], playwright[10], and writer[19]. Auguste de Forbin was employed by Louvre Museum[22]. Positions held include Director of French national museums[20] and museum director[21], a profession[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[23], a grade of an order[44], in France[45]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; and Knight Hospitaller[25], an award[48].

Personal Life

Auguste de Forbin was married to Roselyne de Dortan[15]. Children include Marthe-Lydia de Forbin-La Barben[16], 1800–1863[49] and Valentine de Forbin de La Barben[17], 1804–1886[50], of France[51].

Death and Burial

Auguste de Forbin died on February 23, 1841[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Saint-Pierre Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Auguste de Forbin has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Auguste de Forbin born?

Auguste de Forbin was born in La Roque-d'Anthéron[2].

Where did Auguste de Forbin die?

Auguste de Forbin died in Paris[4].

Who were Auguste de Forbin's parents?

Auguste de Forbin's father was Gaspard de Forbin de La Barben, Marquis de Pont-a-Mousson[13]. Auguste de Forbin's mother was Françoise Marthe de Milani La Roque, Marquise de La Roque[14].

Who was Auguste de Forbin married to?

Auguste de Forbin's spouses include Roselyne de Dortan[15].

What did Auguste de Forbin do for work?

Auguste de Forbin worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], travel writer[9], and playwright[10].

What awards did Auguste de Forbin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[23], Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], and Knight Hospitaller[25].

References

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  7. [18] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . www.academiedesbeauxarts.fr. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . gallica.bnf.fr. Retrieved . gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [38] . ruesdaix.ag13.pagesperso-orange.fr. ruesdaix.ag13.pagesperso-orange.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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