Jacques Majorelle

French painter (1886-1962)
Person human Q2158982
Jacques Majorelle
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Jacques Majorelle

Summary

Jacques Majorelle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nancy[2]. He was born on March 7, 1886[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 14, 1962[5]. He worked as a landscape architect[6] and painter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nancy[2], Jacques Majorelle…
  • Jacques Majorelle died in Paris[4].
  • Jacques Majorelle was born on March 7, 1886[3].
  • Jacques Majorelle died on October 14, 1962[5].
  • Jacques Majorelle is buried at Cimetière de Préville[9].
  • Jacques Majorelle's father was Louis Majorelle[10].
  • Jacques Majorelle's mother was Marie Léonie Jane Kretz[11].
  • Jacques Majorelle held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jacques Majorelle's professions included landscape architect[6].
  • Jacques Majorelle's professions included painter[7].
  • Jacques Majorelle was educated at Académie Julian[13].
  • Jacques Majorelle received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Jacques Majorelle is recorded as male[15].
  • Jacques Majorelle's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jacques Majorelle is associated with the Orientalism movement[17].
  • Jacques Majorelle's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Majorelle[18].
  • Jacques Majorelle's family name is recorded as Majorelle[19].
  • Jacques Majorelle's given name is recorded as Jacques[20].
  • Jacques Majorelle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Jacques Majorelle's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jacques Majorelle[22].
  • Jacques Majorelle's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jacques Majorelle'}[23].
  • Jacques Majorelle's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[24].
  • Jacques Majorelle's has works in the collection is recorded as Musée d'art et d'histoire de Narbonne[25].
  • Jacques Majorelle's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy[26].
  • Jacques Majorelle's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacques Majorelle's place of birth was Nancy[2]. He was born on March 7, 1886[3]. His father was Louis Majorelle[10]. His mother was Marie Léonie Jane Kretz[11].

Education

Jacques Majorelle's education included a stint at Académie Julian[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include landscape architect[6] and painter[7].

Recognition

Jacques Majorelle received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

Death and Burial

Jacques Majorelle died on October 14, 1962[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Préville[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jacques Majorelle include Majorelle Garden[28], a garden[29], in Morocco[30], founded in 1923[31] and Majorelle Blue[32], a color[33].

Why It Matters

Jacques Majorelle ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

Entities named for him include Majorelle Garden[28], a garden[29], in Morocco[30], founded in 1923[31] and Majorelle Blue[32], a color[33].

FAQs

Where was Jacques Majorelle born?

Jacques Majorelle's place of birth was Nancy[2].

Where did Jacques Majorelle die?

Jacques Majorelle passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Jacques Majorelle's parents?

Jacques Majorelle's father was Louis Majorelle[10]. Jacques Majorelle's mother was Marie Léonie Jane Kretz[11].

What did Jacques Majorelle do for work?

Jacques Majorelle worked as landscape architect[6] and painter[7].

Where did Jacques Majorelle go to school?

Jacques Majorelle was educated at Académie Julian[13].

What awards did Jacques Majorelle receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . 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
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Académie Julian
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    Family name Majorelle
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