Louis Hersent

French painter (1777-1860)
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Louis Hersent

Summary

Louis Hersent is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on March 10, 1777[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 2, 1860[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and printmaker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Louis Hersent…
  • Louis Hersent died in Paris[4].
  • Louis Hersent was born on March 10, 1777[3].
  • Louis Hersent died on October 2, 1860[5].
  • Louis Hersent is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Louis Hersent is buried at grave of Louis and Louise Hersent[10].
  • Louis Hersent was married to Louise Hersent[11].
  • Louis Hersent held citizenship in France[12].
  • Louis Hersent worked as a painter[6].
  • Louis Hersent worked as a printmaker[7].
  • Among Louis Hersent's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
  • Louis Hersent was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
  • A notable student of Louis Hersent was Charles Gleyre[15].
  • A notable student of Louis Hersent was Hippolyte Flandrin[16].
  • A notable student of Louis Hersent was Constant Dutilleux[17].
  • A notable student of Louis Hersent was Théophile Vauchelet[18].
  • A notable student of Louis Hersent was Charles Matet[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Hersent is Fénélon returns a Stolen Cow to a Peasant[20].
  • Louis Hersent received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Louis Hersent received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Louis Hersent received the Prix de Rome[23].
  • Louis Hersent was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[24].
  • Louis Hersent is recorded as male[25].
  • Louis Hersent's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Louis Hersent's genre is history painting[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Louis Hersent… he was born on March 10, 1777[3].

Education

Louis Hersent's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14]. Studied under Jacques-Louis David[28], a painter[29], 1748–1825[30], of France[31], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[32] and Jean-Baptiste Regnault[33], a painter[34], 1754–1829[35], of France[36], awarded the Prix de Rome[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and printmaker[7]. Louis Hersent was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[13]. Notable students include Charles Gleyre[15], a painter[38], 1806–1874[39], of Switzerland[40]; Hippolyte Flandrin[16], a painter[41], 1809–1864[42], of France[43], awarded the Prix de Rome[44]; Constant Dutilleux[17], a painter[45], 1807–1865[46], of France[47]; Théophile Vauchelet[18], a painter[48], 1802–1873[49], of France[50], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[51]; and Charles Matet[19], a painter[52], 1791–1870[53], of France[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louis Hersent is Fénélon returns a Stolen Cow to a Peasant[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[58], in France[59]; and Prix de Rome[23], an award[60], in France[61], founded in 1663[62].

Personal Life

Louis Hersent was married to Louise Hersent[11].

Death and Burial

Louis Hersent died on October 2, 1860[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[9] and grave of Louis and Louise Hersent[10].

Why It Matters

Louis Hersent ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Louis Hersent born?

Louis Hersent's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Louis Hersent die?

Louis Hersent died in Paris[4].

Who was Louis Hersent married to?

Louis Hersent's spouses include Louise Hersent[11].

What did Louis Hersent do for work?

Louis Hersent worked as painter[6] and printmaker[7].

Where did Louis Hersent go to school?

Louis Hersent was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].

What awards did Louis Hersent receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], and Prix de Rome[23].

References

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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