Charles Cressent

French master sculptor and cabinetmaker (1685-1768)
Person human Q2958822
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Charles Cressent

Summary

Charles Cressent is a human[1]. He was born in Amiens[2]. He was born on December 16, 1685[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 10, 1768[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], cabinetmaker[7], and master craftsman[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Amiens[2], Charles Cressent…
  • Charles Cressent died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Cressent was born on December 16, 1685[3].
  • Charles Cressent died on January 10, 1768[5].
  • Charles Cressent's father was François Cressent[10].
  • Charles Cressent held citizenship in France[11].
  • Charles Cressent worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Charles Cressent's professions included cabinetmaker[7].
  • Charles Cressent worked as a master craftsman[8].
  • Charles Cressent is recorded as male[12].
  • Charles Cressent's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Charles Cressent's Commons category is recorded as Charles Cressent[14].
  • Charles Cressent's family name is recorded as Cressent[15].
  • Charles Cressent's given name is recorded as Charles[16].
  • Charles Cressent studied under François Cressent[17].
  • Charles Cressent's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[18].
  • Charles Cressent's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[19].
  • Charles Cressent's Commons Creator page is recorded as Charles Cressent[20].
  • Charles Cressent's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Cressent'}[21].
  • Charles Cressent's different from is recorded as Cressent[22].
  • Charles Cressent's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1700[23].
  • Charles Cressent's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1768[24].
  • Charles Cressent's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].
  • Charles Cressent's has works in the collection is recorded as Minneapolis Institute of Art[26].
  • Charles Cressent's has works in the collection is recorded as The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Cressent's place of birth was Amiens[2]. He was born on December 16, 1685[3]. His father was François Cressent[10].

Education

Charles Cressent studied under François Cressent[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], cabinetmaker[7], and master craftsman[8].

Death and Burial

Charles Cressent died on January 10, 1768[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Cressent ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles Cressent born?

Charles Cressent's place of birth was Amiens[2].

Where did Charles Cressent die?

Charles Cressent died in Paris[4].

Who were Charles Cressent's parents?

Charles Cressent's father was François Cressent[10].

What did Charles Cressent do for work?

Charles Cressent worked as sculptor[6], cabinetmaker[7], and master craftsman[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Different from Cressent
    Given name Charles
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