Charles de Wailly

French architect (1730-1798)
Person human Q401557
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Charles de Wailly

Summary

Charles de Wailly is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1730[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 2, 1798[5]. He worked as an architect[6], painter[7], and urban planner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles de Wailly's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Charles de Wailly died in Paris[4].
  • Charles de Wailly was born on November 9, 1730[3].
  • Charles de Wailly was born on 1730[10].
  • Charles de Wailly died on November 2, 1798[5].
  • Charles de Wailly died on 1798[11].
  • Charles de Wailly held citizenship in France[12].
  • Charles de Wailly worked as an architect[6].
  • Charles de Wailly worked as a painter[7].
  • Charles de Wailly worked as an urban planner[8].
  • Charles de Wailly's field of work was architecture[13].
  • Charles de Wailly was educated at Académie Royale d'Architecture[14].
  • A notable student of Charles de Wailly was Vasili Bazhenov[15].
  • A notable student of Charles de Wailly was Charles Norry[16].
  • A notable student of Charles de Wailly was Ivan Starov[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles de Wailly is Royal Castle of Laeken[18].
  • Charles de Wailly received the Prix de Rome[19].
  • Charles de Wailly received the resident at the Villa Medici[20].
  • Charles de Wailly was a member of Académie Royale d'Architecture[21].
  • Charles de Wailly was a member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[22].
  • Charles de Wailly was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[23].
  • Charles de Wailly is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles de Wailly's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles de Wailly is associated with the Neoclassical architecture movement[26].
  • Charles de Wailly's Commons category is recorded as Charles de Wailly[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles de Wailly's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 9, 1730[3] and 1730[10].

Education

Charles de Wailly was educated at Académie Royale d'Architecture[14]. Studied under Q430136[28], an architect[29], 1705–1774[30], of France[31] and Jean-Laurent Le Geay[32], an architect[33], 1710–1795[34], of France[35], awarded the Prix de Rome[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], painter[7], and urban planner[8]. Charles de Wailly's field of work was architecture[13]. Notable students include Vasili Bazhenov[15], a linguist[37], 1737–1799[38], of Russian Empire[39], specialised in architecture[40]; Charles Norry[16], an architect[41], 1756–1832[42], of France[43], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[44]; and Ivan Starov[17], an architect[45], 1745–1808[46], of Russian Empire[47].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles de Wailly is Royal Castle of Laeken[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[19], an award[48], in France[49], founded in 1663[50] and resident at the Villa Medici[20], an award[51], in France[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 2, 1798[5] and 1798[11]. Charles de Wailly died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Charles de Wailly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Charles de Wailly born?

Charles de Wailly was born in Paris[2].

Where did Charles de Wailly die?

Charles de Wailly died in Paris[4].

What did Charles de Wailly do for work?

Charles de Wailly worked as architect[6], painter[7], and urban planner[8].

Where did Charles de Wailly go to school?

Charles de Wailly was educated at Académie Royale d'Architecture[14].

What awards did Charles de Wailly receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[19] and resident at the Villa Medici[20].

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  18. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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