Genaro Pérez Villaamil

Spanish artist (1807-1854)
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Genaro Pérez Villaamil
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Genaro Pérez Villaamil

Summary

Genaro Pérez Villaamil is a human[1]. Born in Ferrol[2], he… he was born on February 3, 1807[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on June 5, 1854[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and lithographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil was born in Ferrol[2].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil was born on February 3, 1807[3].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil died on June 5, 1854[5].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil is buried at San Justo Cemetery[9].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil's father was Manuel Pérez de Villaamil[10].
  • A child of Genaro Pérez Villaamil was Francisca Villaamil[11].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil held citizenship in Spain[12].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil worked as a painter[6].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil's professions included lithographer[7].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil was educated at Reales Estudios de San Isidro[13].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil was educated at Real Colegio Militar de Santiago de Compostela[14].
  • A notable student of Genaro Pérez Villaamil was Francisco Maffei Rosal[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Genaro Pérez Villaamil is España ­artística y monumental[16].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil received the Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil received the Knight of the Order of Carlos III[18].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[20].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil received the Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil is recorded as male[22].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil's family is recorded as Pérez de Villaamil[24].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil is associated with the Romanticism movement[25].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil's genre is Veduta[26].
  • Genaro Pérez Villaamil's genre is watercolor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ferrol[2], Genaro Pérez Villaamil… he was born on February 3, 1807[3]. His father was Manuel Pérez de Villaamil[10].

Education

Educated at Reales Estudios de San Isidro[13], a university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1625[30], headquartered in Royal Seminary of Nobles of Madrid[31] and Real Colegio Militar de Santiago de Compostela[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and lithographer[7]. A notable student of Genaro Pérez Villaamil was Francisco Maffei Rosal[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Genaro Pérez Villaamil is España ­artística y monumental[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17], a grade of an order[32], in Spain[33]; Knight of the Order of Carlos III[18], a grade of an order[34], in Spain[35]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[20], a grade of an order[38], in Belgium[39]; and Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], a grade of an order[40], in Spain[41].

Personal Life

A child of Genaro Pérez Villaamil was Francisca Villaamil[11].

Death and Burial

Genaro Pérez Villaamil died on June 5, 1854[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. Burial took place at San Justo Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Genaro Pérez Villaamil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Genaro Pérez Villaamil born?

Genaro Pérez Villaamil was born in Ferrol[2].

Where did Genaro Pérez Villaamil die?

Genaro Pérez Villaamil died in Madrid[4].

Who were Genaro Pérez Villaamil's parents?

Genaro Pérez Villaamil's father was Manuel Pérez de Villaamil[10].

What did Genaro Pérez Villaamil do for work?

Genaro Pérez Villaamil worked as painter[6] and lithographer[7].

Where did Genaro Pérez Villaamil go to school?

Genaro Pérez Villaamil was educated at Reales Estudios de San Isidro[13] and Real Colegio Militar de Santiago de Compostela[14].

What awards did Genaro Pérez Villaamil receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17], Knight of the Order of Carlos III[18], Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], and Knight of the Order of Leopold[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Galería biográfica de artistas españoles del siglo XIX (1868-1869). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Galería biográfica de artistas españoles del siglo XIX (1868-1869). wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . books.google.es. books.google.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Galería biográfica de artistas españoles del siglo XIX (1868-1869). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Galería biográfica de artistas españoles del siglo XIX (1868-1869). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Father Manuel Pérez de Villaamil
    Family name Pérez
    Award received Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight of the Order of Carlos III, Knight of the Legion of Honour +2
    Described by source Galería biográfica de artistas españoles del siglo XIX (1868-1869)
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