Jacques Ignace Hittorff

French architect (1792-1867)
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Jacques Ignace Hittorff

Summary

Jacques Ignace Hittorff is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on +1792-08-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1867-03-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6], archaeologist[7], art historian[8], and general contractor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff was born in Cologne[2].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff died in Paris[11].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff was born on +1792-08-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff died on +1867-03-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[12].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff was married to Rose Élisabeth Lepère[13].
  • A child of Jacques Ignace Hittorff was Isabelle Hittorff[14].
  • A child of Jacques Ignace Hittorff was Charles-Joseph Hittorff[15].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff held citizenship in France[16].
  • German was Jacques Ignace Hittorff's native language[17].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff's professions included architect[6].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff worked as an art historian[8].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff worked as a general contractor[9].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff's field of work was architecture[18].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff's field of work was civil engineering[19].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].
  • A notable student of Jacques Ignace Hittorff was Philippe Cannissié[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Ignace Hittorff is town hall of Paris 1st arrondissement[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Ignace Hittorff is town hall of Paris 5th arrondissement[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Ignace Hittorff is fontaine de la Grille du Coq[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jacques Ignace Hittorff is fontaines de la Concorde[25].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff received the Royal Gold Medal[26].
  • Jacques Ignace Hittorff received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacques Ignace Hittorff was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on +1792-08-20T00:00:00Z[3]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Jacques Ignace Hittorff was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20]. Studied under Charles Percier Bassant[28], an architect[29], 1764–1838[30], of France[31], awarded the Prix de Rome[32], specialised in architecture[33] and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine[34], an architect[35], 1762–1853[36], of France[37], awarded the Prix de Rome[38], specialised in architecture[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], archaeologist[7], art historian[8], and general contractor[9]. Fields of work include architecture[18], an academic discipline[40] and civil engineering[19], a branch of engineering[41]. A notable student of Jacques Ignace Hittorff was Philippe Cannissié[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include town hall of Paris 1st arrondissement[22], a city hall[42], in France[43], founded in 1860[44]; town hall of Paris 5th arrondissement[23], a facility[45], in France[46], founded in 1849[47]; fontaine de la Grille du Coq[24], a fountain[48], in France[49], founded in 1840[50]; and fontaines de la Concorde[25], a fountain[51], in France[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Gold Medal[26], an architecture award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1848[55] and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], a civil decoration[56], in Prussia[57], founded in 1842[58].

Personal Life

Among Jacques Ignace Hittorff's spouses was Rose Élisabeth Lepère[13]. Children include Isabelle Hittorff[14], 1832–1889[59], of France[60] and Charles-Joseph Hittorff[15], an architect[61], 1825–1898[62].

Death and Burial

Jacques Ignace Hittorff died on +1867-03-25T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include 9th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[63], in France[64], founded in 1860[65] and Paris[11], a commune of France[66], in France[67], founded in -0300[68]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jacques Ignace Hittorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Ignace Hittorff born?

Jacques Ignace Hittorff's place of birth was Cologne[2].

Where did Jacques Ignace Hittorff die?

Jacques Ignace Hittorff died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jacques Ignace Hittorff married to?

Jacques Ignace Hittorff's spouses include Rose Élisabeth Lepère[13].

What did Jacques Ignace Hittorff do for work?

Jacques Ignace Hittorff worked as architect[6], archaeologist[7], art historian[8], and general contractor[9].

Where did Jacques Ignace Hittorff go to school?

Jacques Ignace Hittorff was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].

What awards did Jacques Ignace Hittorff receive?

Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[26] and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

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