Georges Cain
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Summary
Georges Cain was born on April 16, 1856[1], in Paris[2]. He died on March 4, 1919[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a painter[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], and conservator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Auguste Cain[10]
- Mother: Julie Mêne[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Position held: curator[14]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[15]
- Member of: Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[16], Société d'iconographie parisienne[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: history painting[19]
- Commons category: Georges Caïn[20]
- Family name: Cain[21]
- Given name: Georges[22]
- Work location: Paris[23]
- Student of: Édouard Detaille[24]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Georges Cain (1853-1919), painter and literary man[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Commons Creator page: Georges Caïn[27]
- Name in native language: Georges Cain[28]
- Sibling: Henri Caïn[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[30]
- Has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago[31], Musée Carnavalet[32], Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes[33]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[34]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Georges Cain include square Georges-Cain[36], an urban park[37], in France[38], founded in 1923[39].
Why It Matters
Georges Cain has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include square Georges-Cain[36], an urban park[37], in France[38], founded in 1923[39].
FAQs
Where was Georges Cain born?
Georges Cain's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Georges Cain die?
Georges Cain passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Georges Cain's parents?
Georges Cain's father was Auguste Cain[10]. Georges Cain's mother was Julie Mêne[11].
What did Georges Cain do for work?
Georges Cain worked as a painter[5], writer[6], screenwriter[7], and conservator[8].
What awards did Georges Cain receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].