Brassaï

Summary

Brassaï is a human^[1]. He was born in Brașov^[2]. He was born on September 9, 1899^[3]. He passed away in Nice^[4]. He died on July 8, 1984^[5]. He worked as a photographer^[6], writer^[7], sculptor^[8], illustrator^[9], and painter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Brassaï's place of birth was Brașov^[2].
• Brassaï passed away in Nice^[4].
• Brassaï was born on September 9, 1899^[3].
• Brassaï died on July 8, 1984^[5].
• Brassaï died on July 7, 1984^[12].
• Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery^[13].
• Brassaï's father was Gyula Halász^[14].
• Brassaï was married to Gilberte Brassaï^[15].
• Brassaï held citizenship in France^[16].
• Brassaï held citizenship in Hungary^[17].
• Brassaï worked as a photographer^[6].
• Brassaï's professions included writer^[7].
• Brassaï's professions included sculptor^[8].
• Brassaï worked as an illustrator^[9].
• Brassaï worked as a painter^[10].
• Brassaï's field of work was erotic art^[18].
• Brassaï's education included a stint at Hungarian University of Fine Arts^[19].
• Brassaï received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[20].
• Brassaï received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[21].
• Brassaï is recorded as male^[22].
• Brassaï's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Brassaï's Commons category is recorded as Brassaï^[24].
• Brassaï's archives at is recorded as Musée Picasso^[25].
• Brassaï's family name is recorded as Halász^[26].
• Brassaï's given name is recorded as Gyula^[27].

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Origins and Family

Brassaï was born in Brașov^[2]. He was born on September 9, 1899^[3]. His father was Gyula Halász^[14].

Education

Brassaï's education included a stint at Hungarian University of Fine Arts^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer^[6], writer^[7], sculptor^[8], illustrator^[9], and painter^[10]. Brassaï's field of work was erotic art^[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[20], a grade of an order^[28], in France^[29] and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[21], a grade of an order^[30], in France^[31].

Personal Life

Among Brassaï's spouses was Gilberte Brassaï^[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 8, 1984^[5] and July 7, 1984^[12]. Brassaï passed away in Nice^[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Brassaï ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[32] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Willy Maywald^[34], a portrait photographer^[35], 1907–1985^[36], of Germany^[37].

FAQs

Where was Brassaï born?

Born in Brașov^[2], Brassaï…

Where did Brassaï die?

Brassaï died in Nice^[4].

Who were Brassaï's parents?

Brassaï's father was Gyula Halász^[14].

Who was Brassaï married to?

Brassaï's spouses include Gilberte Brassaï^[15].

What did Brassaï do for work?

Brassaï worked as photographer^[6], writer^[7], sculptor^[8], illustrator^[9], and painter^[10].

Where did Brassaï go to school?

Brassaï was educated at Hungarian University of Fine Arts^[19].

What awards did Brassaï receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[20] and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[21].

Who did Brassaï influence?

Brassaï has been cited as an influence by Willy Maywald^[34].