David d'Angers

French sculptor and medallist (1788-1856)
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David d'Angers
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David d'Angers

Summary

David d'Angers is a human[1]. He was born in Angers[2]. He was born on +1788-03-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on +1856-01-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], politician[7], medalist[8], and illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • David d'Angers's place of birth was Angers[2].
  • David d'Angers passed away in Paris[4].
  • David d'Angers was born on +1788-03-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David d'Angers died on +1856-01-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • David d'Angers is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • David d'Angers was married to Émilie David d'Angers[12].
  • A child of David d'Angers was Robert David d'Angers[13].
  • David d'Angers held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was David d'Angers's native language[15].
  • David d'Angers worked as a sculptor[6].
  • David d'Angers's professions included politician[7].
  • David d'Angers's professions included medalist[8].
  • David d'Angers's professions included illustrator[9].
  • David d'Angers held the position of Member of the 1848 Constituent Assembly[16].
  • Among David d'Angers's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[17].
  • David d'Angers was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
  • David d'Angers's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[19].
  • A notable student of David d'Angers was Eugène Faure[20].
  • A notable student of David d'Angers was Guillaume-Alphonse-Harang Cabasson[21].
  • A notable student of David d'Angers was Pierre-Jules Cavelier[22].
  • A notable student of David d'Angers was Adolphe-Victor Geoffroy-Dechaume[23].
  • A notable student of David d'Angers was Hippolyte Maindron[24].
  • A notable student of David d'Angers was Aimé Millet[25].
  • A notable work attributed to David d'Angers is cardiotaph of Jacques Nicolas Gobert[26].
  • A notable work attributed to David d'Angers is François-Joseph Lefebvre's tomb[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David d'Angers was born in Angers[2]. He was born on +1788-03-12T00:00:00Z[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[19], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35]. Studied under Philippe-Laurent Roland[36], Jean-Jacques Delusse[37], Jacques-Louis David[38], and Augustin Pajou[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], politician[7], medalist[8], and illustrator[9]. David d'Angers was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[17]. He held the position of Member of the 1848 Constituent Assembly[16]. Notable students include Eugène Faure[20], a painter[40], 1822–1878[41], of France[42]; Guillaume-Alphonse-Harang Cabasson[21], a painter[43], 1814–1884[44], of France[45], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[46]; Pierre-Jules Cavelier[22], a sculptor[47], 1814–1894[48], of France[49], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[50]; Adolphe-Victor Geoffroy-Dechaume[23], a sculptor[51], 1816–1892[52], of France[53]; Hippolyte Maindron[24], a sculptor[54], 1801–1884[55], of France[56], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[57]; and Aimé Millet[25], a sculptor[58], 1819–1891[59], of France[60], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[61], specialised in art of sculpture[62].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include cardiotaph of Jacques Nicolas Gobert[26], a sculpture[63], in France[64], founded in 1847[65]; François-Joseph Lefebvre's tomb[27], a grave[66], in France[67], founded in 1822[68]; and Statue of Thomas Jefferson[69], a statue[70], founded in 1832[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[72], an award[73], in France[74], founded in 1663[75] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[76], a grade of an order[77], in France[78].

Personal Life

Among David d'Angers's spouses was Émilie David d'Angers[12]. A child of him was Robert David d'Angers[13]. He was affiliated with the The Mountain[79].

Death and Burial

David d'Angers died on +1856-01-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

David d'Angers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

FAQs

Where was David d'Angers born?

David d'Angers was born in Angers[2].

Where did David d'Angers die?

David d'Angers passed away in Paris[4].

Who was David d'Angers married to?

David d'Angers's spouses include Émilie David d'Angers[12].

What did David d'Angers do for work?

David d'Angers worked as sculptor[6], politician[7], medalist[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did David d'Angers go to school?

David d'Angers was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18] and French Academy in Rome[19].

What awards did David d'Angers receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[72] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[76].

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