Jules Besson

painter (1868-1942)
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Jules Besson

Summary

Jules Besson is a human[1]. Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on August 1, 1868[3]. He died in Ho Chi Minh City[4]. He died on January 1, 1942[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jules Besson's place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jules Besson passed away in Ho Chi Minh City[4].
  • Jules Besson was born on August 1, 1868[3].
  • Jules Besson was born on January 1, 1868[8].
  • Jules Besson died on January 1, 1942[5].
  • Jules Besson was married to Simone Gouzé[9].
  • Jules Besson held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jules Besson worked as a painter[6].
  • Jules Besson held the position of director[11].
  • Jules Besson's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].
  • Jules Besson is recorded as male[13].
  • Jules Besson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jules Besson is associated with the Naturalism movement[15].
  • Jules Besson's Commons category is recorded as Jules-Gustave Besson[16].
  • Jules Besson's family name is recorded as Besson[17].
  • Jules Besson's given name is recorded as Jules[18].
  • Jules Besson studied under Alexandre Cabanel[19].
  • Jules Besson studied under Jules-Élie Delaunay[20].
  • Jules Besson studied under Gustave Moreau[21].
  • Jules Besson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jules Besson's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jules Besson[23].
  • Jules Besson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[24].
  • Jules Besson's has works in the collection is recorded as Hermitage Museum[25].
  • Jules Besson's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[26].
  • Jules Besson's has works in the collection is recorded as Musée des beaux-arts de Marseille[27].

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Origins and Family

Jules Besson's place of birth was 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 1, 1868[3] and January 1, 1868[8].

Education

Jules Besson was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12]. Studied under Alexandre Cabanel[19], a painter[28], 1823–1889[29], of France[30], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[31], specialised in painting[32]; Jules-Élie Delaunay[20], a painter[33], 1828–1891[34], of France[35], awarded the Prix de Rome[36]; and Gustave Moreau[21], a sculptor[37], 1826–1898[38], of France[39], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[40], specialised in painting[41].

Career and Affiliations

Jules Besson's professions included painter[6]. He held the position of director[11].

Personal Life

Among Jules Besson's spouses was Simone Gouzé[9].

Death and Burial

Jules Besson died on January 1, 1942[5]. He died in Ho Chi Minh City[4].

Why It Matters

Jules Besson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jules Besson born?

Jules Besson was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jules Besson die?

Jules Besson died in Ho Chi Minh City[4].

Who was Jules Besson married to?

Jules Besson's spouses include Simone Gouzé[9].

What did Jules Besson do for work?

Jules Besson worked as painter[6].

Where did Jules Besson go to school?

Jules Besson was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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