Augustin Pajou
French artist (1730-1809)
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Summary
Augustin Pajou was born on September 19, 1730[1], in Paris[2]. He died on May 8, 1809[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5] and artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (277 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Q140450938[8]
- Child: Jacques Augustin Catherine Pajou[9], Flore Catherine Pajou[10], Q140450952[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Employer: Beaux-Arts de Paris[13]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[14]
- Student: François Joseph Bosio[15], Philippe-Laurent Roland[16], David d'Angers[17], François Gérard[18]
- Notable work: bust of Madame du Barry[19], Q17584317[20]
- Award received: Prix de Rome[21]
- Member of: Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[22], Les Neuf Sœurs[23], Académie des beaux-arts[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: portrait[26]
- Commons category: Augustin Pajou[27]
- Family name: Pajou[28]
- Given name: Augustin[29]
- Work location: Paris[30]
- Student of: Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne[31]
- Depicted by: The Sculptor Augustin Pajou[32]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[35], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[36], The Art of The Countries and Peoples of The World. Tome 5[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
- Commons Creator page: Augustin Pajou[39]
- Name in native language: Augustin Pajou[40]
Why It Matters
Augustin Pajou has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Augustin Pajou born?
Augustin Pajou's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Augustin Pajou die?
Augustin Pajou died in Paris[4].
Who was Augustin Pajou married to?
Augustin Pajou's spouses include Q140450938[8].
What did Augustin Pajou do for work?
Augustin Pajou worked as a sculptor[5] and artist[6].
Where did Augustin Pajou go to school?
Augustin Pajou was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
What awards did Augustin Pajou receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[21].