Gerard van Spaendonck

Dutch painter (1746–1822)
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Gerard van Spaendonck
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Gerard van Spaendonck

Summary

Gerard van Spaendonck is a human[1]. Born in Tilburg[2], he… he was born on March 22, 1746[3]. He passed away in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 11, 1822[5]. He worked as a botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], naturalist[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tilburg[2], Gerard van Spaendonck…
  • Gerard van Spaendonck died in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck was born on March 22, 1746[3].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck was born on January 1, 1746[11].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck died on May 11, 1822[5].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck died on January 1, 1822[12].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck held citizenship in France[14].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck held citizenship in Dutch Republic[15].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's professions included botanical illustrator[6].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's professions included painter[7].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's professions included naturalist[8].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck worked as a botanist[9].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck was educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts[16].
  • A notable student of Gerard van Spaendonck was Charlotte Eustace Sophie de Fuligny-Damas[17].
  • A notable student of Gerard van Spaendonck was Mélanie de Comoléra[18].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[20].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck is recorded as male[21].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's genre is floral painting[23].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's Commons category is recorded as Gerard van Spaendonck[24].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's given name is recorded as Gerard[25].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's given name is recorded as Gerrit[26].
  • Gerard van Spaendonck's work location is recorded as Antwerp[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerard van Spaendonck's place of birth was Tilburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 22, 1746[3] and January 1, 1746[11].

Education

Gerard van Spaendonck was educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts[16]. He studied under Willem Jacob Herreyns[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], naturalist[8], and botanist[9]. Notable students include Charlotte Eustace Sophie de Fuligny-Damas[17], a painter[29], 1741–1828[30], of France[31], specialised in painting[32] and Mélanie de Comoléra[18], a painter[33], b. 1789[34], of France[35].

Recognition

Gerard van Spaendonck received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 11, 1822[5] and January 1, 1822[12]. Gerard van Spaendonck died in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Gerard van Spaendonck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Gerard van Spaendonck born?

Gerard van Spaendonck was born in Tilburg[2].

Where did Gerard van Spaendonck die?

Gerard van Spaendonck passed away in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Gerard van Spaendonck do for work?

Gerard van Spaendonck worked as botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], naturalist[8], and botanist[9].

Where did Gerard van Spaendonck go to school?

Gerard van Spaendonck was educated at Royal Academy of Fine Arts[16].

What awards did Gerard van Spaendonck receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Le cimetière du Père-Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation botanical illustrator, painter, naturalist +1
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    Student of Willem Jacob Herreyns
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