Jean Alaux

French painter (1786-1864)
Person human Q1232255
Jean Alaux
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Jean Alaux

Summary

Jean Alaux is a human[1]. He was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on January 15, 1786[3]. He died in quai de Conti[4]. He died on March 2, 1864[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jean Alaux was born in Bordeaux[2].
  • Jean Alaux passed away in quai de Conti[4].
  • Jean Alaux was born on January 15, 1786[3].
  • Jean Alaux died on March 2, 1864[5].
  • Jean Alaux is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[8].
  • Jean Alaux was married to Fanny Alaux[9].
  • Jean Alaux held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jean Alaux's professions included painter[6].
  • Jean Alaux held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[11].
  • Jean Alaux's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].
  • Jean Alaux's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[13].
  • A notable student of Jean Alaux was Charles Marionneau[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Alaux is Battle of Denain, 24 July 1712[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Alaux is Battle of Villaviciosa, December 10, 1710[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Alaux is The storming of Valenciennes[17].
  • Jean Alaux received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Jean Alaux received the Prix de Rome[19].
  • Jean Alaux was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[20].
  • Jean Alaux is recorded as male[21].
  • Jean Alaux's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jean Alaux's genre is history painting[23].
  • Jean Alaux's Commons category is recorded as Jean Alaux[24].
  • Jean Alaux's family name is recorded as Alaux[25].
  • Jean Alaux's given name is recorded as Jean[26].
  • Jean Alaux's work location is recorded as Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Alaux was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on January 15, 1786[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[13], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35]. Studied under Pierre Lacour the Elder[36], a painter[37], 1745–1814[38], of Kingdom of France[39], awarded the Prix de Rome[40] and Pierre-Narcisse Guérin[41], a painter[42], 1774–1833[43], of France[44], awarded the Prix de Rome[45].

Career and Affiliations

Jean Alaux worked as a painter[6]. He held the position of director of the French Academy in Rome[11]. A notable student of him was Charles Marionneau[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Battle of Denain, 24 July 1712[15], a painting[46], founded in 1839[47]; Battle of Villaviciosa, December 10, 1710[16], a painting[48], founded in 1836[49]; and The storming of Valenciennes[17], a painting[50], founded in 1837[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[52], in France[53] and Prix de Rome[19], an award[54], in France[55], founded in 1663[56].

Personal Life

Among Jean Alaux's spouses was Fanny Alaux[9].

Death and Burial

Jean Alaux died on March 2, 1864[5]. He died in quai de Conti[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Jean Alaux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Jean Alaux born?

Jean Alaux was born in Bordeaux[2].

Where did Jean Alaux die?

Jean Alaux passed away in quai de Conti[4].

Who was Jean Alaux married to?

Jean Alaux's spouses include Fanny Alaux[9].

What did Jean Alaux do for work?

Jean Alaux worked as painter[6].

Where did Jean Alaux go to school?

Jean Alaux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12] and French Academy in Rome[13].

What awards did Jean Alaux receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18] and Prix de Rome[19].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] . AGORHA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [41] . wikidata.org.

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  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  27. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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