Jean-Antoine Houdon
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Jean-Antoine Houdon
Summary
Jean-Antoine Houdon is a human[1]. He was born in Versailles[2]. He was born on March 20, 1741[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on July 15, 1828[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], medalist[7], and visual artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,625 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Jean-Antoine Houdon was born in Versailles[2].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon died in Paris[4].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon was born on March 20, 1741[3].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon died on July 15, 1828[5].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
- Among Jean-Antoine Houdon's spouses was Marie-Ange-Cécile Langlois[11].
- A child of Jean-Antoine Houdon was Sabine Houdon[12].
- A child of Jean-Antoine Houdon was Claudine Houdon[13].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon held citizenship in France[14].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon worked as a sculptor[6].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon's professions included medalist[7].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon's professions included visual artist[8].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon's education included a stint at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[15].
- A notable student of Jean-Antoine Houdon was Pierre Philippe Thomire[16].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Houdon is George Washington[17].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Houdon is Q106604178[18].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Houdon is Q106462411[19].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Houdon is Winter[20].
- A notable work attributed to Jean-Antoine Houdon is Saint John the Baptist[21].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon received the Prix de Rome[22].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[24].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon was a member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[25].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon is recorded as male[26].
- Jean-Antoine Houdon's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Jean-Antoine Houdon was born in Versailles[2]. He was born on March 20, 1741[3].
Education
Jean-Antoine Houdon was educated at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], medalist[7], and visual artist[8]. A notable student of Jean-Antoine Houdon was Pierre Philippe Thomire[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include George Washington[17], a statue[28], in United States[29], founded in 1785[30]; Q106604178[18], a sculpture[31], founded in 1801[32]; Q106462411[19], a sculpture[33], founded in 1778[34]; Winter[20], a sculpture[35], founded in 1787[36]; and Saint John the Baptist[21], a statue[37], in Italy[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix de Rome[22], an award[39], in France[40], founded in 1663[41] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a Q1499804[42], in France[43].
Personal Life
Among Jean-Antoine Houdon's spouses was Marie-Ange-Cécile Langlois[11]. Children include Sabine Houdon[12], 1787–1836[44] and Claudine Houdon[13].
Death and Burial
Jean-Antoine Houdon died on July 15, 1828[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Jean-Antoine Houdon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,625 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Jean-Antoine Houdon born?
Born in Versailles[2], Jean-Antoine Houdon…
Where did Jean-Antoine Houdon die?
Jean-Antoine Houdon passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Jean-Antoine Houdon married to?
Jean-Antoine Houdon's spouses include Marie-Ange-Cécile Langlois[11].
What did Jean-Antoine Houdon do for work?
Jean-Antoine Houdon worked as sculptor[6], medalist[7], and visual artist[8].
Where did Jean-Antoine Houdon go to school?
Jean-Antoine Houdon was educated at Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[15].
What awards did Jean-Antoine Houdon receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[22] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].