Léon Margotin

French sculptor (1859-1937)
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Léon Margotin

Summary

Léon Margotin is a human[1]. He was born in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 18, 1859[3]. He died in Reims[4]. He died on July 3, 1937[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and architect[7].

Key Facts

  • Léon Margotin's place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Léon Margotin died in Reims[4].
  • Léon Margotin was born on April 18, 1859[3].
  • Léon Margotin died on July 3, 1937[5].
  • Léon Margotin died on July 8, 1937[8].
  • Léon Margotin is buried at Cimetière de Montrouge[9].
  • Léon Margotin's father was Antoine Margotin[10].
  • A child of Léon Margotin was Marc Margotin[11].
  • Léon Margotin held citizenship in France[12].
  • Léon Margotin's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Léon Margotin worked as an architect[7].
  • Léon Margotin's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
  • A notable student of Léon Margotin was Albert Gozier[14].
  • A notable student of Léon Margotin was René Collard[15].
  • A notable student of Léon Margotin was Jean de la Morinerie[16].
  • Léon Margotin received the Officier de l'Instruction publique[17].
  • Léon Margotin received the Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[18].
  • Léon Margotin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Léon Margotin is recorded as male[20].
  • Léon Margotin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Léon Margotin's Commons category is recorded as Léon Margotin[22].
  • Léon Margotin's archives at is recorded as Archives nationales[23].
  • Léon Margotin's given name is recorded as Léon[24].
  • Léon Margotin's relative is recorded as Édouard Thiérot[25].
  • Léon Margotin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].

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Origins and Family

Léon Margotin's place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 18, 1859[3]. His father was Antoine Margotin[10].

Education

Léon Margotin was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and architect[7]. Notable students include Albert Gozier[14], an architect[27], 1878–1932[28], of France[29], awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[30]; René Collard[15], an architect[31], 1892–1950[32], of France[33], awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[34]; and Jean de la Morinerie[16], an architect[35], 1874–1954[36], of France[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Officier de l'Instruction publique[17], a class of award[38], in France[39], founded in 1850[40]; Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[18], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[43], in France[44].

Personal Life

A child of Léon Margotin was Marc Margotin[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 3, 1937[5] and July 8, 1937[8]. Léon Margotin passed away in Reims[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Montrouge[9].

FAQs

Where was Léon Margotin born?

Léon Margotin was born in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Léon Margotin die?

Léon Margotin died in Reims[4].

Who were Léon Margotin's parents?

Léon Margotin's father was Antoine Margotin[10].

What did Léon Margotin do for work?

Léon Margotin worked as sculptor[6] and architect[7].

Where did Léon Margotin go to school?

Léon Margotin was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].

What awards did Léon Margotin receive?

Honors received include Officier de l'Instruction publique[17], Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit[18], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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    Given name Léon
    Student Albert Gozier, René Collard, Jean de la Morinerie
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