Jean Perréal

French painter
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Jean Perréal

Summary

Jean Perréal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lyon[2]. He was born on 1450[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on 1530[5]. He worked as an illuminator[6], painter[7], architect[8], draftsperson[9], and miniature painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean Perréal's place of birth was Lyon[2].
  • Born in Paris[12], Jean Perréal…
  • Jean Perréal died in Paris[4].
  • Jean Perréal passed away in Lyon[13].
  • Jean Perréal was born on 1450[3].
  • Jean Perréal was born on 1455[14].
  • Jean Perréal was born on 1460[15].
  • Jean Perréal died on 1530[5].
  • Jean Perréal died on 1530[16].
  • Jean Perréal died on June 1530[17].
  • Jean Perréal died on April 5, 1530[18].
  • Jean Perréal held citizenship in Kingdom of France[19].
  • Jean Perréal's professions included illuminator[6].
  • Jean Perréal worked as a painter[7].
  • Jean Perréal's professions included architect[8].
  • Jean Perréal worked as a draftsperson[9].
  • Jean Perréal worked as a miniature painter[10].
  • Jean Perréal held the position of court painter[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Perréal is Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany[21].
  • Jean Perréal is recorded as male[22].
  • Jean Perréal's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Jean Perréal's Commons category is recorded as Jehan Perréal[24].
  • Jean Perréal's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Jean Perréal's work location is recorded as Lyon[26].
  • Jean Perréal's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle French[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lyon[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29] and Paris[12], a commune of France[30], in France[31], founded in -0300[32]. Recorded date of birth include 1450[3], 1455[14], and 1460[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include illuminator[6], painter[7], architect[8], draftsperson[9], and miniature painter[10]. Jean Perréal held the position of court painter[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Perréal is Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1530[5], June 1530[17], and April 5, 1530[18]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[33], in France[34], founded in -0300[35] and Lyon[13], a commune of France[36], in France[37].

Why It Matters

Jean Perréal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jean Perréal born?

Born in Lyon[2], Jean Perréal…

Where did Jean Perréal die?

Jean Perréal passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean Perréal do for work?

Jean Perréal worked as illuminator[6], painter[7], architect[8], draftsperson[9], and miniature painter[10].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Grove Art Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . Grove Art Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation illuminator, painter, architect +2
    Work location Lyon
    Notable work Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany
    Citizenship
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