Eugène Flandin

French scholar, artist and politician (1809-1889)
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Eugène Flandin
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Eugène Flandin

Summary

Eugène Flandin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on August 15, 1809[3]. He died in Cerelles[4]. He died on January 1, 1876[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], explorer[9], and official[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Flandin was born in Naples[2].
  • Eugène Flandin passed away in Cerelles[4].
  • Eugène Flandin was born on August 15, 1809[3].
  • Eugène Flandin was born on January 1, 1809[12].
  • Eugène Flandin died on January 1, 1876[5].
  • Eugène Flandin died on September 29, 1889[13].
  • Eugène Flandin held citizenship in France[14].
  • Eugène Flandin's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Eugène Flandin's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Eugène Flandin worked as a painter[8].
  • Eugène Flandin's professions included explorer[9].
  • Eugène Flandin worked as an official[10].
  • Eugène Flandin worked as an illustrator[15].
  • Eugène Flandin's field of work was oriental studies[16].
  • Eugène Flandin's field of work was painting[17].
  • Eugène Flandin's field of work was archaeology[18].
  • Eugène Flandin held the position of vice president[19].
  • Eugène Flandin held the position of Mayor of Cerelles[20].
  • Eugène Flandin held the position of Prefect of Indre-et-Loire[21].
  • Eugène Flandin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Eugène Flandin is recorded as male[23].
  • Eugène Flandin's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Eugène Flandin's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Flandin[25].
  • Eugène Flandin's family name is recorded as Flandin[26].
  • Eugène Flandin's given name is recorded as Eugène[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène Flandin was born in Naples[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 15, 1809[3] and January 1, 1809[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], explorer[9], official[10], and illustrator[15]. Fields of work include oriental studies[16], an academic discipline[28]; painting[17], a method[29]; and archaeology[18], an academic discipline[30]. Positions held include vice president[19], a position[31]; Mayor of Cerelles[20]; and Prefect of Indre-et-Loire[21], a position[32], in France[33].

Recognition

Eugène Flandin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1876[5] and September 29, 1889[13]. Eugène Flandin died in Cerelles[4].

Why It Matters

Eugène Flandin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Flandin born?

Born in Naples[2], Eugène Flandin…

Where did Eugène Flandin die?

Eugène Flandin passed away in Cerelles[4].

What did Eugène Flandin do for work?

Eugène Flandin worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], painter[8], explorer[9], and official[10].

What awards did Eugène Flandin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . siv.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . brooklynmuseum.org. brooklynmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . brooklynmuseum.org. brooklynmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . gw.geneanet.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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