Jean-François Oeben
German master cabinetmaker specialized in marquetry having worked in Paris (1721-1763)
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Summary
Jean-François Oeben was born on October 9, 1721[1], in Heinsberg[2]. He died on January 21, 1763[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a cabinetmaker[5], master craftsman[6], and marqueteur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (319 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 23, 1763[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Student: Jean Henri Riesener[11], Jean-François Leleu[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Jean-François Oeben[14]
- Given name: Jean-François[15]
- Relative: Roger Vandercruse Lacroix[16], Martin Carlin[17]
- Student of: André Charles Boulle[18]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21], German[22]
- Commons Creator page: Jean-François Oeben[23]
- Name in native language: Jean-François Oeben[24]
- Sibling: Simon Oeben[25]
- Has works in the collection: J. Paul Getty Museum[26], National Gallery of Art[27], Metropolitan Museum of Art[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
Why It Matters
Jean-François Oeben has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Jean-François Oeben born?
Jean-François Oeben's place of birth was Heinsberg[2].
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 a cabinetmaker[5], master craftsman[6], and marqueteur[7].