Félix Duban

French architect (1797–1870)
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Félix Duban
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Félix Duban

Summary

Félix Duban is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on October 14, 1797[3]. He died in Bordeaux[4]. He died on October 8, 1870[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and restorer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Félix Duban…
  • Félix Duban died in Bordeaux[4].
  • Félix Duban was born on October 14, 1797[3].
  • Félix Duban was born on October 14, 1798[9].
  • Félix Duban died on October 8, 1870[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • Félix Duban held citizenship in France[11].
  • Félix Duban's professions included architect[6].
  • Félix Duban worked as a restorer[7].
  • Félix Duban's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].
  • A notable student of Félix Duban was Arthur-Stanislas Diet[13].
  • A notable student of Félix Duban was César Daly[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Félix Duban is Palais des Études[15].
  • Félix Duban received the Prix de Rome[16].
  • Félix Duban received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17].
  • Félix Duban was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[18].
  • Félix Duban is recorded as male[19].
  • Félix Duban's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Félix Duban is associated with the Romanticism movement[21].
  • Félix Duban's Commons category is recorded as Félix Duban[22].
  • Félix Duban's family name is recorded as Duban[23].
  • Félix Duban's given name is recorded as Félix[24].
  • Félix Duban's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Félix Duban[25].
  • Félix Duban's work location is recorded as Italy[26].
  • Félix Duban's work location is recorded as Rome[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Félix Duban… Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1797[3] and October 14, 1798[9].

Education

Félix Duban's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12]. He studied under François Debret[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and restorer[7]. Notable students include Arthur-Stanislas Diet[13], an architect[29], 1827–1890[30], of France[31], awarded the Prix de Rome[32] and César Daly[14], an architect[33], 1811–1894[34], of France[35], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Félix Duban is Palais des Études[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[16], an award[37], in France[38], founded in 1663[39] and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17], a civil decoration[40], in Prussia[41], founded in 1842[42].

Death and Burial

Félix Duban died on October 8, 1870[5]. He died in Bordeaux[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Félix Duban ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Félix Duban born?

Félix Duban was born in Paris[2].

Where did Félix Duban die?

Félix Duban died in Bordeaux[4].

What did Félix Duban do for work?

Félix Duban worked as architect[6] and restorer[7].

Where did Félix Duban go to school?

Félix Duban was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].

What awards did Félix Duban receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[16] and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation architect, restorer
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    Has works in the collection Musée d'Orsay
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