Benjamin Vautier

Swiss artist (1829-1898)
Person human Q817719
Benjamin Vautier
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Benjamin Vautier

Summary

Benjamin Vautier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Morges[2]. He was born on April 27, 1829[3]. He passed away in Düsseldorf[4]. He died on April 25, 1898[5]. He worked as a painter[6], university teacher[7], illustrator[8], and genre painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Vautier's place of birth was Morges[2].
  • Benjamin Vautier passed away in Düsseldorf[4].
  • Benjamin Vautier was born on April 27, 1829[3].
  • Benjamin Vautier was born on April 24, 1829[11].
  • Benjamin Vautier died on April 25, 1898[5].
  • Benjamin Vautier is buried at Düsseldorf North Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Unterrath[13].
  • Among Benjamin Vautier's spouses was Berta Vautier[14].
  • A child of Benjamin Vautier was Otto Vautier[15].
  • A child of Benjamin Vautier was Paul Louis Vautier[16].
  • A child of Benjamin Vautier was Clara von Wätjen[17].
  • A child of Benjamin Vautier was Karl Vautier[18].
  • Benjamin Vautier held citizenship in Switzerland[19].
  • Benjamin Vautier worked as a painter[6].
  • Benjamin Vautier's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Benjamin Vautier worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Benjamin Vautier worked as a genre painter[9].
  • Benjamin Vautier's field of work was genre painting[20].
  • Benjamin Vautier was employed by Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[21].
  • Benjamin Vautier was educated at Musée Rath (building)[22].
  • Benjamin Vautier's education included a stint at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[23].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Vautier was Mihály Munkácsy[24].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Vautier was Carl Sundt-Hansen[25].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Vautier was Agnes Börjesson[26].
  • Benjamin Vautier received the Order of Franz Joseph[27].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Vautier's place of birth was Morges[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 27, 1829[3] and April 24, 1829[11].

Education

Educated at Musée Rath (building)[22], an art museum[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1826[30] and Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[23], an art academy[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1773[33], headquartered in Düsseldorf[34]. Benjamin Vautier earned the academic degree of professor[35]. Studied under Jules Hebert[36], a painter[37], 1812–1897[38], of Switzerland[39]; Jean-Léonard Lugardon[40], a painter[41], 1801–1884[42], of Switzerland[43]; Rudolf Jordan[44]; Karl Ferdinand Sohn[45]; and Jacques Alfred van Muyden[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], university teacher[7], illustrator[8], and genre painter[9]. Benjamin Vautier's field of work was genre painting[20]. He was employed by Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[21]. Notable students include Mihály Munkácsy[24], a painter[47], 1844–1900[48], of Hungary[49], awarded the honorary citizen of Mukachevo[50], specialised in painting[51]; Carl Sundt-Hansen[25], a painter[52], 1841–1907[53], of Norway[54]; and Agnes Börjesson[26], a painter[55], 1827–1900[56], of Sweden[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Franz Joseph[27], an order of chivalry[58], in Austrian Empire[59], founded in 1849[60]; Order of the Red Eagle[61], an order[62], in Kingdom of Prussia[63], founded in 1792[64]; and Order of Saint Michael[65], an order[66], in Electorate of Bavaria[67], founded in 1693[68].

Personal Life

Benjamin Vautier was married to Berta Vautier[14]. Children include Otto Vautier[15], a painter[69], 1863–1919[70], of Switzerland[71]; Paul Louis Vautier[16], a merchant[72], 1865–1930[73], of Switzerland[74]; Clara von Wätjen[17], 1862–1944[75], of German Reich[76]; and Karl Vautier[18], a painter[77], b. 1860[78]. His religion is recorded as reformed[79].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Vautier died on April 25, 1898[5]. He died in Düsseldorf[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[80]. Recorded place of burial include Düsseldorf North Cemetery[12] and Friedhof Unterrath[13].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Vautier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Vautier born?

Benjamin Vautier's place of birth was Morges[2].

Where did Benjamin Vautier die?

Benjamin Vautier passed away in Düsseldorf[4].

Who was Benjamin Vautier married to?

Benjamin Vautier's spouses include Berta Vautier[14].

What did Benjamin Vautier do for work?

Benjamin Vautier worked as painter[6], university teacher[7], illustrator[8], and genre painter[9].

Where did Benjamin Vautier go to school?

Benjamin Vautier was educated at Musée Rath (building)[22] and Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[23].

What awards did Benjamin Vautier receive?

Honors received include Order of Franz Joseph[27], Order of the Red Eagle[61], and Order of Saint Michael[65].

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    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog +1
    Country of citizenship Switzerland
    Has works in the collection Städel Museum, Museum Kunsthaus Heylshof, Bavarian State Painting Collections +14
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