Louis Vauxcelles

French art critic (1870–1943)
Person human Q1872044
Louis Vauxcelles
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Louis Vauxcelles

Summary

Louis Vauxcelles is a human[1]. Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1870[3]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on July 21, 1943[5]. He worked as an art critic[6] and art historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Louis Vauxcelles was born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Louis Vauxcelles passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Louis Vauxcelles was born on January 1, 1870[3].
  • Louis Vauxcelles died on July 21, 1943[5].
  • Burial took place at Neuilly-sur-Seine[9].
  • Louis Vauxcelles held citizenship in France[10].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's professions included art critic[6].
  • Louis Vauxcelles worked as an art historian[7].
  • Louis Vauxcelles received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Louis Vauxcelles received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Louis Vauxcelles is recorded as male[13].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's Commons category is recorded as Louis Vauxcelles[15].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's archives at is recorded as Library of the National Institute of History of Art[16].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's archives at is recorded as Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art[17].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's archives at is recorded as Departmental archives of Yvelines[18].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's family name is recorded as Mayer[19].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's given name is recorded as Louis[20].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's pseudonym is recorded as Louis Vauxcelles[21].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis Mayer'}[23].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis Vauxcelles'}[24].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].
  • Louis Vauxcelles's has written for is recorded as Gil Blas[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], Louis Vauxcelles… he was born on January 1, 1870[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art critic[6] and art historian[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[27], in France[28] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[29], in France[30].

Death and Burial

Louis Vauxcelles died on July 21, 1943[5]. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. Burial took place at Neuilly-sur-Seine[9].

Why It Matters

Louis Vauxcelles ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Louis Vauxcelles born?

Born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[2], Louis Vauxcelles…

Where did Louis Vauxcelles die?

Louis Vauxcelles died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Louis Vauxcelles do for work?

Louis Vauxcelles worked as art critic[6] and art historian[7].

What awards did Louis Vauxcelles receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[11] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.hauts-de-seine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . agorha.inha.fr. Retrieved . agorha.inha.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . archives.yvelines.fr. Retrieved . archives.yvelines.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.hauts-de-seine.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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