Jean-François Oeben

German master cabinetmaker specialized in marquetry having worked in Paris (1721-1763)
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Jean-François Oeben

Summary

Jean-François Oeben is a human[1]. Born in Heinsberg[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1721[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 21, 1763[5]. He worked as a cabinetmaker[6], master craftsman[7], and marqueteur[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jean-François Oeben was born in Heinsberg[2].
  • Jean-François Oeben died in Paris[4].
  • Jean-François Oeben was born on October 9, 1721[3].
  • Jean-François Oeben died on January 21, 1763[5].
  • Jean-François Oeben held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Jean-François Oeben's professions included cabinetmaker[6].
  • Jean-François Oeben worked as a master craftsman[7].
  • Jean-François Oeben's professions included marqueteur[8].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Oeben was Jean Henri Riesener[11].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Oeben was Jean-François Leleu[12].
  • Jean-François Oeben is recorded as male[13].
  • Jean-François Oeben's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jean-François Oeben's Commons category is recorded as Jean-François Oeben[15].
  • Jean-François Oeben's given name is recorded as Jean-François[16].
  • Jean-François Oeben's relative is recorded as Roger Vandercruse Lacroix[17].
  • Jean-François Oeben's relative is recorded as Martin Carlin[18].
  • Jean-François Oeben studied under André Charles Boulle[19].
  • Jean-François Oeben's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Jean-François Oeben's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Jean-François Oeben's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jean-François Oeben's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Jean-François Oeben's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jean-François Oeben[24].
  • Jean-François Oeben's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-François Oeben'}[25].
  • Jean-François Oeben's sibling is recorded as Simon Oeben[26].
  • Jean-François Oeben's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Heinsberg[2], Jean-François Oeben… he was born on October 9, 1721[3].

Education

Jean-François Oeben studied under André Charles Boulle[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cabinetmaker[6], master craftsman[7], and marqueteur[8]. Notable students include Jean Henri Riesener[11], a cabinetmaker[28], 1734–1806[29], of Germany[30] and Jean-François Leleu[12], a cabinetmaker[31], 1729–1807[32], of France[33].

Death and Burial

Jean-François Oeben died on January 21, 1763[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-François Oeben ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Jean-François Oeben born?

Born in Heinsberg[2], Jean-François Oeben…

Where did Jean-François Oeben die?

Jean-François Oeben died in Paris[4].

What did Jean-François Oeben do for work?

Jean-François Oeben worked as cabinetmaker[6], master craftsman[7], and marqueteur[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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