Jacques Ignace Hittorff
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Summary
Jacques Ignace Hittorff was born on August 20, 1792[1], in Cologne[2]. He died on March 25, 1867[3], in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as an architect[5], archaeologist[6], art historian[7], and general contractor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (488 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[10]
- Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Rose Élisabeth Lepère[12]
- Child: Isabelle Hittorff[13], Charles-Joseph Hittorff[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Native language: German[16]
- Field of work: architecture[17], civil engineering[18]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[19]
- Student: Philippe Cannissié[20]
- Notable work: town hall of Paris 1st arrondissement[21], town hall of Paris 5th arrondissement[22], fontaine de la Grille du Coq[23], fontaines de la Concorde[24]
- Award received: Royal Gold Medal[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[27], Austrian Academy of Sciences[28], Académie des beaux-arts[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Jacques Hittorff[31]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[32], Wallraf–Richartz Museum[33]
- Family name: Hittorff[34]
- Given name: Jacques[35], Ignace[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jacques Hittorff[37]
- Commons gallery: Jacques Ignace Hittorff[38]
- Work location: Paris[39]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/844-hittorff-jakob-ignaz[40]
- Relative: Jean-Baptiste Lepère[41]
- Student of: Charles Percier Bassant[42], Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine[43]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[44], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[45], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[47], French[48]
Why It Matters
Jacques Ignace Hittorff has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Jacques Ignace Hittorff born?
Jacques Ignace Hittorff was born in Cologne[2].
Where did Jacques Ignace Hittorff die?
Jacques Ignace Hittorff passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Jacques Ignace Hittorff married to?
Jacques Ignace Hittorff's spouses include Rose Élisabeth Lepère[12].
What did Jacques Ignace Hittorff do for work?
Jacques Ignace Hittorff worked as an architect[5], archaeologist[6], art historian[7], and general contractor[8].
Where did Jacques Ignace Hittorff go to school?
Jacques Ignace Hittorff was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].
What awards did Jacques Ignace Hittorff receive?
Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[25] and Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].