François Masson

French sculptor (1745–1807)
Person human Q3085324
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François Masson

Summary

François Masson is a human[1]. His place of birth was La Vieille-Lyre[2]. He was born on 1745[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 18, 1807[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6].

Key Facts

  • François Masson was born in La Vieille-Lyre[2].
  • François Masson died in Paris[4].
  • François Masson was born on 1745[3].
  • François Masson died on December 18, 1807[5].
  • François Masson held citizenship in France[7].
  • François Masson worked as a sculptor[6].
  • François Masson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[8].
  • François Masson is recorded as male[9].
  • François Masson's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • François Masson's Commons category is recorded as François Masson (sculptor)[11].
  • François Masson's family name is recorded as Masson[12].
  • François Masson's given name is recorded as François[13].
  • François Masson's relative is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Pierre de Semellé[14].
  • François Masson studied under Guillaume Coustou the Younger[15].
  • François Masson studied under Guillaume Cousin[16].
  • François Masson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[17].
  • François Masson's name in native language is recorded as François Masson[18].
  • François Masson's sibling is recorded as Louis Le Masson[19].
  • François Masson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[20].
  • François Masson's has works in the collection is recorded as Musée Carnavalet[21].
  • François Masson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].
  • François Masson's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[23].

Body

Origins and Family

François Masson was born in La Vieille-Lyre[2]. He was born on 1745[3].

Education

Studied under Guillaume Coustou the Younger[15], a sculptor[24], 1716–1777[25], of France[26] and Guillaume Cousin[16], a sculptor[27], 1707–1783[28], of France[29].

Career and Affiliations

François Masson's professions included sculptor[6].

Recognition

François Masson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[8].

Death and Burial

François Masson died on December 18, 1807[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was François Masson born?

François Masson's place of birth was La Vieille-Lyre[2].

Where did François Masson die?

François Masson passed away in Paris[4].

What did François Masson do for work?

François Masson worked as sculptor[6].

What awards did François Masson receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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