Eugène De Block

Belgian painter (1812-1893)
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Eugène De Block

Summary

Eugène De Block is a human[1]. He was born in Geraardsbergen[2]. He was born on May 14, 1812[3]. He passed away in Antwerp[4]. He died on January 23, 1893[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eugène De Block's place of birth was Geraardsbergen[2].
  • Eugène De Block passed away in Antwerp[4].
  • Eugène De Block was born on May 14, 1812[3].
  • Eugène De Block died on January 23, 1893[5].
  • Eugène De Block held citizenship in Belgium[9].
  • Eugène De Block's professions included painter[6].
  • Eugène De Block's professions included visual artist[7].
  • A notable student of Eugène De Block was Alexandre Louis Lion[10].
  • A notable student of Eugène De Block was Henri Diddaert[11].
  • A notable student of Eugène De Block was Ildephonse Stocquart[12].
  • A notable student of Eugène De Block was Edmond de Schampheleer[13].
  • A notable student of Eugène De Block was Ludwig von Hagn[14].
  • A notable student of Eugène De Block was Abraham van der Waeyen Pieterszen[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugène De Block is Sunny Room[16].
  • Eugène De Block received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[17].
  • Eugène De Block is recorded as male[18].
  • Eugène De Block's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Eugène De Block's Commons category is recorded as Eugène-François de Block[20].
  • Eugène De Block's family name is recorded as De Block[21].
  • Eugène De Block's given name is recorded as Eugène[22].
  • Eugène De Block's given name is recorded as François[23].
  • Eugène De Block studied under Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder[24].
  • Eugène De Block's described by source is recorded as Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[25].
  • Eugène De Block's Commons Creator page is recorded as Eugène François de Block[26].
  • Eugène De Block's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène De Block's place of birth was Geraardsbergen[2]. He was born on May 14, 1812[3].

Education

Eugène De Block studied under Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and visual artist[7]. Notable students include Alexandre Louis Lion[10], a painter[28], 1823–1852[29]; Henri Diddaert[11], a painter[30], 1819–1893[31], of Belgium[32]; Ildephonse Stocquart[12], a painter[33], 1819–1889[34], of Belgium[35]; Edmond de Schampheleer[13], a painter[36], 1824–1899[37], of Belgium[38]; Ludwig von Hagn[14], a painter[39], 1819–1898[40], of Kingdom of Bavaria[41]; and Abraham van der Waeyen Pieterszen[15], a painter[42], 1817–1880[43], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[44].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Eugène De Block is Sunny Room[16].

Recognition

Eugène De Block received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[17].

Death and Burial

Eugène De Block died on January 23, 1893[5]. He died in Antwerp[4].

Why It Matters

Eugène De Block ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Eugène De Block born?

Eugène De Block was born in Geraardsbergen[2].

Where did Eugène De Block die?

Eugène De Block passed away in Antwerp[4].

What did Eugène De Block do for work?

Eugène De Block worked as painter[6] and visual artist[7].

What awards did Eugène De Block receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Leopold[17].

References

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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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