Ernest Cognacq

French art collector, merchant and philanthropist (1839-1928)
Person human Q1356281
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Ernest Cognacq

Summary

Ernest Cognacq is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint-Martin-de-Ré[2]. He was born on +1839-10-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1928-02-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], merchant[7], philanthropist[8], and businessperson[9].

Key Facts

  • Ernest Cognacq's place of birth was Saint-Martin-de-Ré[2].
  • Ernest Cognacq died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Ernest Cognacq was born on +1839-10-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest Cognacq died on +1928-02-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ernest Cognacq is buried at Passy Cemetery[10].
  • Ernest Cognacq was married to Marie-Louise Jaÿ[11].
  • Ernest Cognacq held citizenship in France[12].
  • Ernest Cognacq worked as an art collector[6].
  • Ernest Cognacq's professions included merchant[7].
  • Ernest Cognacq worked as a philanthropist[8].
  • Ernest Cognacq worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Ernest Cognacq received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Ernest Cognacq's image is recorded as ErnestCognacqJeanneMadeleineFavier.JPG[14].
  • Ernest Cognacq is recorded as male[15].
  • Ernest Cognacq's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ernest Cognacq's ISNI is recorded as 0000000052330600[17].
  • Ernest Cognacq's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 9792859[18].
  • Ernest Cognacq's GND ID is recorded as 1050554302[19].
  • Ernest Cognacq's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as nr2004000689[20].
  • Ernest Cognacq's Union List of Artist Names ID is recorded as 500316011[21].
  • Ernest Cognacq's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 161688058[22].
  • Ernest Cognacq's IdRef ID is recorded as 081510861[23].
  • Ernest Cognacq's Commons category is recorded as Ernest Cognacq[24].
  • Ernest Cognacq's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 7153[25].
  • Ernest Cognacq's Léonore ID is recorded as LH//560/13[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Martin-de-Ré[2], Ernest Cognacq… he was born on +1839-10-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], merchant[7], philanthropist[8], and businessperson[9].

Recognition

Ernest Cognacq received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].

Personal Life

Ernest Cognacq was married to Marie-Louise Jaÿ[11].

Death and Burial

Ernest Cognacq died on +1928-02-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Cognacq born?

Ernest Cognacq's place of birth was Saint-Martin-de-Ré[2].

Where did Ernest Cognacq die?

Ernest Cognacq died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Ernest Cognacq married to?

Ernest Cognacq's spouses include Marie-Louise Jaÿ[11].

What did Ernest Cognacq do for work?

Ernest Cognacq worked as art collector[6], merchant[7], philanthropist[8], and businessperson[9].

What awards did Ernest Cognacq receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

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