Léon Vidal

French photographer (1833-1906)
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Léon Vidal

Summary

Léon Vidal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on February 24, 1833[3]. He died in Port-de-Bouc[4]. He died on August 5, 1906[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and inventor[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Marseille[2], Léon Vidal…
  • Léon Vidal passed away in Port-de-Bouc[4].
  • Léon Vidal was born on February 24, 1833[3].
  • Léon Vidal died on August 5, 1906[5].
  • Burial took place at Martigues[8].
  • Léon Vidal held citizenship in France[9].
  • Léon Vidal worked as a photographer[6].
  • Léon Vidal's professions included inventor[7].
  • Léon Vidal held the position of Mayor of Port-de-Bouc[10].
  • Léon Vidal held the position of president[11].
  • Léon Vidal held the position of general secretary[12].
  • Léon Vidal held the position of general secretary[13].
  • Among Léon Vidal's employers was École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[14].
  • Léon Vidal received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Léon Vidal received the officier d'académie[16].
  • Léon Vidal received the Officier de l'Instruction publique[17].
  • Léon Vidal was a member of Société photographique de Marseille[18].
  • Léon Vidal was a member of Académie de Marseille[19].
  • Léon Vidal was a member of Société française de photographie[20].
  • Léon Vidal was a member of Fédération photographique de France[21].
  • Léon Vidal is recorded as male[22].
  • Léon Vidal's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Léon Vidal's Commons category is recorded as Léon Vidal[24].
  • Léon Vidal's family name is recorded as Vidal[25].
  • Léon Vidal's given name is recorded as Léon[26].

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Origins and Family

Léon Vidal's place of birth was Marseille[2]. He was born on February 24, 1833[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and inventor[7]. Léon Vidal was employed by École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs[14]. Positions held include Mayor of Port-de-Bouc[10]; president[11], a corporate title[27]; and general secretary[12], a position[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; officier d'académie[16], a class of award[31], in France[32], founded in 1808[33]; and Officier de l'Instruction publique[17], a class of award[34], in France[35], founded in 1850[36].

Death and Burial

Léon Vidal died on August 5, 1906[5]. He died in Port-de-Bouc[4]. Burial took place at Martigues[8].

FAQs

Where was Léon Vidal born?

Born in Marseille[2], Léon Vidal…

Where did Léon Vidal die?

Léon Vidal passed away in Port-de-Bouc[4].

What did Léon Vidal do for work?

Léon Vidal worked as photographer[6] and inventor[7].

What awards did Léon Vidal receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], officier d'académie[16], and Officier de l'Instruction publique[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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