Ernest Breton

French artist and archaeologist (1812-1875)
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Ernest Breton

Summary

Ernest Breton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on October 21, 1812[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 29, 1875[5]. He worked as a painter[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], writer[9], and illustrator[10]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Ernest Breton…
  • Ernest Breton died in Paris[4].
  • Ernest Breton died in rue de Maubeuge[12].
  • Ernest Breton was born on October 21, 1812[3].
  • Ernest Breton died on May 29, 1875[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • Ernest Breton is buried at Grave of Breton[14].
  • Ernest Breton's father was Bonaventure Jean-François Breton[15].
  • Ernest Breton's mother was Céleste-Sophie-Antoinette Colon[16].
  • Among Ernest Breton's spouses was Jeanne-Marie-Félicie Labie[17].
  • A child of Ernest Breton was Ernest-Antoine-Victor Breton[18].
  • Ernest Breton held citizenship in France[19].
  • Ernest Breton worked as a painter[6].
  • Ernest Breton worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Ernest Breton's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Ernest Breton's professions included writer[9].
  • Ernest Breton's professions included illustrator[10].
  • Ernest Breton's field of work was painting[20].
  • Ernest Breton's field of work was archaeology[21].
  • Ernest Breton's field of work was literature[22].
  • Ernest Breton's field of work was history of architecture[23].
  • Ernest Breton's field of work was art history[24].
  • Ernest Breton's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[25].
  • Ernest Breton received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Ernest Breton received the Silver cross of the Order of the Redeemer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Ernest Breton… he was born on October 21, 1812[3]. His father was Bonaventure Jean-François Breton[15]. His mother was Céleste-Sophie-Antoinette Colon[16].

Education

Ernest Breton was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[25]. Studied under Jacques Auguste Regnier[28], a painter[29], 1787–1860[30], of France[31], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[32]; Louis Etienne Watelet[33], a painter[34], 1780–1866[35], of France[36], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[37]; and Jean-Jacques Champin[38], a painter[39], 1796–1860[40], of France[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], writer[9], and illustrator[10]. Fields of work include painting[20], a method[42]; archaeology[21], an academic discipline[43]; literature[22], a type of arts[44]; history of architecture[23], an aspect of history[45]; and art history[24], an academic discipline[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; Silver cross of the Order of the Redeemer[27], a grade of an order[49], in Greece[50], founded in 1833[51]; knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[52], a grade of an order[53], in Duchy of Savoy[54]; and Knight of St. Sylvester[55], a grade of an order[56], in Vatican City[57].

Personal Life

Ernest Breton was married to Jeanne-Marie-Félicie Labie[17]. A child of him was Ernest-Antoine-Victor Breton[18].

Death and Burial

Ernest Breton died on May 29, 1875[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[58], in France[59], founded in -0300[60] and rue de Maubeuge[12], a street[61], in France[62], founded in 1855[63]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[13] and Grave of Breton[14].

Why It Matters

Ernest Breton is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Breton born?

Ernest Breton was born in Paris[2].

Where did Ernest Breton die?

Ernest Breton passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Ernest Breton's parents?

Ernest Breton's father was Bonaventure Jean-François Breton[15]. Ernest Breton's mother was Céleste-Sophie-Antoinette Colon[16].

Who was Ernest Breton married to?

Ernest Breton's spouses include Jeanne-Marie-Félicie Labie[17].

What did Ernest Breton do for work?

Ernest Breton worked as painter[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], writer[9], and illustrator[10].

Where did Ernest Breton go to school?

Ernest Breton was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[25].

What awards did Ernest Breton receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], Silver cross of the Order of the Redeemer[27], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[52], and Knight of St. Sylvester[55].

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