Gérard Audran
French engraver (1640-1703)
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Summary
Gérard Audran was born on August 2, 1640[1], in Lyon[2]. He died on July 26, 1703[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a printmaker[5] and print publisher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1640[8]
- Date of death: 1703[9]
- Father: Claude Audran the Elder[10]
- Spouse: Q96632729[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Member of: Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family: Audran family[15]
- Commons category: Gérard Audran[16]
- Residence: Gobelins Tapestry Manufactory[17]
- Family name: Audran[18]
- Given name: Gérard[19]
- Work location: Paris[20], rue Saint-Jacques[21]
- Relative: Charles Audran[22]
- Student of: Claude Audran the Elder[23], Charles Audran[24], Charles Le Brun[25]
- Described by source: The Great Theatre of Dutch Painters[26], Svensk uppslagsbok[27], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[30], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35]
- Commons Creator page: Gérard Audran[36]
- Name in native language: Girard Audran[37]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1660[38]
- End of work period: January 1, 1703[39]
- Sibling: Claude Audran the Younger[40], Germain Audran[41]
Why It Matters
Gérard Audran has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Gérard Audran born?
Gérard Audran's place of birth was Lyon[2].
Where did Gérard Audran die?
Gérard Audran passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Gérard Audran's parents?
Gérard Audran's father was Claude Audran the Elder[10].
Who was Gérard Audran married to?
Gérard Audran's spouses include Q96632729[11].
What did Gérard Audran do for work?
Gérard Audran worked as a printmaker[5] and print publisher[6].