Georges Cain

painter from France (1856-1919)
Person human Q3102425
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Georges Cain

Summary

Georges Cain is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1856[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 4, 1919[5]. He worked as a painter[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georges Cain's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Georges Cain died in Paris[4].
  • Georges Cain was born on April 16, 1856[3].
  • Georges Cain died on March 4, 1919[5].
  • Georges Cain's father was Auguste Cain[10].
  • Georges Cain's mother was Julie Mêne[11].
  • Georges Cain held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Georges Cain's native language[13].
  • Georges Cain's professions included painter[6].
  • Georges Cain worked as a writer[7].
  • Georges Cain's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Georges Cain held the position of curator[14].
  • Georges Cain received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Georges Cain was a member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[16].
  • Georges Cain was a member of Société d'iconographie parisienne[17].
  • Georges Cain is recorded as male[18].
  • Georges Cain's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Georges Cain's genre is history painting[20].
  • Georges Cain's Commons category is recorded as Georges Caïn[21].
  • Georges Cain's family name is recorded as Cain[22].
  • Georges Cain's given name is recorded as Georges[23].
  • Georges Cain's work location is recorded as Paris[24].
  • Georges Cain studied under Édouard Detaille[25].
  • Georges Cain's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Georges Cain (1853-1919), painter and literary man[26].
  • Georges Cain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Georges Cain… he was born on April 16, 1856[3]. His father was Auguste Cain[10]. His mother was Julie Mêne[11]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Georges Cain studied under Édouard Detaille[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8]. Georges Cain held the position of curator[14].

Recognition

Georges Cain received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Georges Cain died on March 4, 1919[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Georges Cain include square Georges-Cain[28], an urban park[29], in France[30], founded in 1923[31].

Why It Matters

Georges Cain ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include square Georges-Cain[28], an urban park[29], in France[30], founded in 1923[31].

FAQs

Where was Georges Cain born?

Born in Paris[2], Georges Cain…

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 painter[6], writer[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Georges Cain receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, writer, screenwriter
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32083|batch #32083]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (25)"
  2. 20d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Paris
    Member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France, Société d'iconographie parisienne
    Instance of human
    Cantic id 981060954070006706
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981060954070006706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257405|batch #257405]]"
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