Jean-François Soitoux

French sculptor (1816–1891)
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Summary

Jean-François Soitoux was born on September 5, 1816[1], in Besançon[2]. He died on May 21, 1891[3], in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: rue de Vaugirard[7]
  • Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: France[9]
  • Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[10]
  • Student: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi[11]
  • Notable work: Michel de Montaigne[12], Denis Papin[13]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Jean-François Soitoux[16]
  • Family name: Soitoux[17]
  • Given name: Jean-François[18]
  • Student of: David d'Angers[19], Jean-Jacques Feuchère[20], François Rude[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Jean-François Soitoux[23]
  • Name in native language: Jean-François Soitoux[24]
  • Has works in the collection: Petit Palais[25], Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]

FAQs

Where was Jean-François Soitoux born?

Jean-François Soitoux's place of birth was Besançon[2].

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 a sculptor[5].

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.
  4. [15] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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