Jean Adhémar

French art historian (1908–1987)
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Jean Adhémar

Summary

Jean Adhémar is a human[1]. Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1908[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on June 30, 1987[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], library curator[7], editor-in-chief[8], archivist[9], and palaeographer[10].

Key Facts

  • Jean Adhémar was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean Adhémar died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean Adhémar was born on March 18, 1908[3].
  • Jean Adhémar died on June 30, 1987[5].
  • Jean Adhémar is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
  • Among Jean Adhémar's spouses was Hélène Adhémar[12].
  • Jean Adhémar held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean Adhémar's professions included art historian[6].
  • Jean Adhémar's professions included library curator[7].
  • Jean Adhémar's professions included editor-in-chief[8].
  • Jean Adhémar worked as an archivist[9].
  • Jean Adhémar worked as a palaeographer[10].
  • Jean Adhémar held the position of editor-in-chief[14].
  • Jean Adhémar held the position of editor-in-chief[15].
  • Jean Adhémar was employed by Bibliothèque nationale de France[16].
  • Among Jean Adhémar's employers was Nouvelles de l'estampe[17].
  • Jean Adhémar was employed by Gazette des beaux-arts[18].
  • Jean Adhémar was employed by Free University of Brussels[19].
  • Among Jean Adhémar's employers was École du Louvre[20].
  • Jean Adhémar was educated at École des chartes[21].
  • Jean Adhémar's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[22].
  • Jean Adhémar received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Jean Adhémar received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[24].
  • Jean Adhémar received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[25].
  • Jean Adhémar received the Officer of the Order of Leopold II[26].

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Origins and Family

Jean Adhémar's place of birth was 17th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on March 18, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at École des chartes[21], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1821[29], headquartered in Paris[30] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[22], a faculty[31], in France[32], founded in 1808[33]. Jean Adhémar earned the academic degree of doctorate[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], library curator[7], editor-in-chief[8], archivist[9], and palaeographer[10]. Employers include Bibliothèque nationale de France[16], a national library[35], in France[36], founded in 1537[37], headquartered in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[38]; Nouvelles de l'estampe[17], an academic journal[39], founded in 1963[40]; Gazette des beaux-arts[18], a periodical[41], in France[42], founded in 1859[43]; Free University of Brussels[19], a university[44], in Belgium[45], founded in 1834[46], headquartered in Brussels[47]; and École du Louvre[20], a higher education institution[48], in France[49], founded in 1882[50], headquartered in Paris[51]. Positions held include editor-in-chief[14], a position[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[24], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[25], a grade of an order[57], founded in 1955[58]; Officer of the Order of Leopold II[26], a grade of an order[59], in Belgium[60]; and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[61], a grade of an order[62], in France[63].

Personal Life

Jean Adhémar was married to Hélène Adhémar[12].

Death and Burial

Jean Adhémar died on June 30, 1987[5]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].

FAQs

Where was Jean Adhémar born?

Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean Adhémar…

Where did Jean Adhémar die?

Jean Adhémar died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Jean Adhémar married to?

Jean Adhémar's spouses include Hélène Adhémar[12].

What did Jean Adhémar do for work?

Jean Adhémar worked as art historian[6], library curator[7], editor-in-chief[8], archivist[9], and palaeographer[10].

Where did Jean Adhémar go to school?

Jean Adhémar was educated at École des chartes[21] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[22].

What awards did Jean Adhémar receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Commander of the National Order of Merit[24], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[25], and Officer of the Order of Leopold II[26].

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Class ancestry

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