François Pompon

French sculptor and animalier (1855–1933)
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François Pompon
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François Pompon

Summary

François Pompon is a human[1]. He was born in Saulieu[2]. He was born on May 9, 1855[3]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 6, 1933[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], medalist[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • François Pompon was born in Saulieu[2].
  • François Pompon died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • François Pompon died in Paris[10].
  • François Pompon was born on May 9, 1855[3].
  • François Pompon died on May 6, 1933[5].
  • François Pompon is buried at Cemetery of Saulieu[11].
  • François Pompon held citizenship in France[12].
  • François Pompon worked as a sculptor[6].
  • François Pompon worked as a medalist[7].
  • François Pompon worked as an artist[8].
  • François Pompon's field of work was art of sculpture[13].
  • François Pompon's education included a stint at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[14].
  • François Pompon's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts School of Dijon[15].
  • A notable student of François Pompon was Raphaël Diligent[16].
  • A notable work attributed to François Pompon is Polar bears by François Pompon[17].
  • François Pompon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • François Pompon received the officier d'académie[19].
  • François Pompon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • François Pompon was influenced by Auguste Rodin[21].
  • François Pompon is recorded as male[22].
  • François Pompon's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • François Pompon's genre is modernism[24].
  • François Pompon's Commons category is recorded as François Pompon[25].
  • François Pompon's family name is recorded as Pompon[26].
  • François Pompon's given name is recorded as François[27].

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Origins and Family

François Pompon's place of birth was Saulieu[2]. He was born on May 9, 1855[3].

Education

Educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[14], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Beaux-Arts School of Dijon[15], an educational institution[32], in France[33], founded in 1765[34], headquartered in Dijon[35]. Studied under Aimé Millet[36], a sculptor[37], 1819–1891[38], of France[39], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[40], specialised in art of sculpture[41] and Paul Bablet[42], a jeweler[43], 1889–1971[44], of France[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], medalist[7], and artist[8]. François Pompon's field of work was art of sculpture[13]. A notable student of him was Raphaël Diligent[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to François Pompon is Polar bears by him[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; officier d'académie[19], a class of award[48], in France[49], founded in 1808[50]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[51], in France[52].

Death and Burial

François Pompon died on May 6, 1933[5]. Recorded place of death include 7th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[53], in France[54], founded in 1860[55] and Paris[10], a commune of France[56], in France[57], founded in -0300[58]. He is buried at Cemetery of Saulieu[11].

Why It Matters

François Pompon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was François Pompon born?

François Pompon was born in Saulieu[2].

Where did François Pompon die?

François Pompon passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did François Pompon do for work?

François Pompon worked as sculptor[6], medalist[7], and artist[8].

Where did François Pompon go to school?

François Pompon was educated at École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[14] and Beaux-Arts School of Dijon[15].

What awards did François Pompon receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], officier d'académie[19], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].

References

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  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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