Jean-François Soitoux

French sculptor (1816–1891)
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Jean-François Soitoux

Summary

Jean-François Soitoux is a human[1]. Born in Besançon[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1816[3]. He passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on May 21, 1891[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6].

Key Facts

  • Jean-François Soitoux's place of birth was Besançon[2].
  • Jean-François Soitoux passed away in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-François Soitoux passed away in rue de Vaugirard[7].
  • Jean-François Soitoux was born on September 5, 1816[3].
  • Jean-François Soitoux died on May 21, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[8].
  • Jean-François Soitoux held citizenship in France[9].
  • Jean-François Soitoux worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Jean-François Soitoux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[10].
  • A notable student of Jean-François Soitoux was Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-François Soitoux is Michel de Montaigne[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean-François Soitoux is Denis Papin[13].
  • Jean-François Soitoux received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Jean-François Soitoux is recorded as male[15].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's Commons category is recorded as Jean-François Soitoux[17].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's family name is recorded as Soitoux[18].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's given name is recorded as Jean-François[19].
  • Jean-François Soitoux studied under David d'Angers[20].
  • Jean-François Soitoux studied under Jean-Jacques Feuchère[21].
  • Jean-François Soitoux studied under François Rude[22].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jean-François Soitoux[24].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's name in native language is recorded as Jean-François Soitoux[25].
  • Jean-François Soitoux's has works in the collection is recorded as Petit Palais[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Besançon[2], Jean-François Soitoux… he was born on September 5, 1816[3].

Education

Jean-François Soitoux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[10]. Studied under David d'Angers[20], a sculptor[27], 1788–1856[28], of France[29], awarded the Prix de Rome[30]; Jean-Jacques Feuchère[21], a sculptor[31], 1807–1852[32], of France[33], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[34], specialised in art of sculpture[35]; and François Rude[22], a sculptor[36], 1784–1855[37], of France[38], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[39].

Career and Affiliations

Jean-François Soitoux worked as a sculptor[6]. A notable student of him was Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Michel de Montaigne[12], a statue[40], in France[41] and Denis Papin[13], a statue[42], in France[43].

Recognition

Jean-François Soitoux received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].

Death and Burial

Jean-François Soitoux died on May 21, 1891[5]. Recorded place of death include 6th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[44], in France[45], founded in 1860[46] and rue de Vaugirard[7], a street[47], in France[48]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Jean-François Soitoux born?

Born in Besançon[2], Jean-François Soitoux…

Where did Jean-François Soitoux die?

Jean-François Soitoux died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean-François Soitoux do for work?

Jean-François Soitoux worked as sculptor[6].

Where did Jean-François Soitoux go to school?

Jean-François Soitoux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[10].

What awards did Jean-François Soitoux receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].

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  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
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  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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