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Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros

French painter (1793-1870)
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Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros
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Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros is a human[1]. Born in Ivry-sur-Seine[2], he… he was born on February 8, 1793[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on August 17, 1870[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], painter[9], and traveler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's place of birth was Ivry-sur-Seine[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros died in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros was born on February 8, 1793[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros died on August 17, 1870[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's professions included photographer[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros worked as a politician[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros worked as a painter[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros worked as a traveler[10].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's professions included landscape painter[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros held the position of Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros held the position of Second Empire senator[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros held the position of ambassador of France to Mexico[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros held the position of ambassador of France to Japan[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros held the position of chairperson[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros was a member of Société française de photographie[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros was a member of Société héliographique[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros was influenced by Alexander von Humboldt[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros is recorded as male[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's genre is landscape painting[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros's residence is recorded as Lisbon[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros was born in Ivry-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on February 8, 1793[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], painter[9], traveler[10], and landscape painter[13]. Positions held include Ambassador of France to the United Kingdom[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Second Empire senator[15]; ambassador of France to Mexico[16]; ambassador of France to Japan[17], a position[30], in Japan[31], founded in 1858[32]; and chairperson[18], a type of position[33].

Recognition

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros died on August 17, 1870[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros born?

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros was born in Ivry-sur-Seine[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros die?

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros worked as photographer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], painter[9], and traveler[10].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Louis Gros receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19].

Related Entities

Alexander von Humboldt Brazil China Colombia Egypt France Ivry-sur-Seine J. Paul Getty Museum London Metropolitan Museum of Art Mexico

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → photographer, diplomat, politician +3
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01101855
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01101855
    Award received → Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
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