Louis Vignes

French photographer (1831–1896)
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Louis Vignes

Summary

Louis Vignes is a human[1]. He was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on June 8, 1831[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on July 1, 1896[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], naval officer[7], and cartographer[8].

Key Facts

  • Louis Vignes was born in Bordeaux[2].
  • Louis Vignes died in Paris[4].
  • Louis Vignes was born on June 8, 1831[3].
  • Louis Vignes died on July 1, 1896[5].
  • Louis Vignes held citizenship in France[9].
  • Louis Vignes worked as a photographer[6].
  • Louis Vignes's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Louis Vignes's professions included cartographer[8].
  • Louis Vignes held the position of Inspector general de la Marina Francesa.[10].
  • Louis Vignes held the position of Maritime prefect of Toulon‎[11].
  • Louis Vignes held the position of Chief of Staff of the French Navy[12].
  • Louis Vignes was educated at École Navale[13].
  • Louis Vignes received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Louis Vignes is recorded as male[15].
  • Louis Vignes's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Louis Vignes's Commons category is recorded as Louis Vignes[17].
  • Louis Vignes's family name is recorded as Vignes[18].
  • Louis Vignes's given name is recorded as Louis[19].
  • Louis Vignes's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[20].
  • Louis Vignes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Louis Vignes's Commons Creator page is recorded as Louis Vignes[22].
  • Louis Vignes's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1860[23].
  • Louis Vignes's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1870[24].
  • Louis Vignes's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[25].
  • Louis Vignes's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bordeaux[2], Louis Vignes… he was born on June 8, 1831[3].

Education

Louis Vignes's education included a stint at École Navale[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], naval officer[7], and cartographer[8]. Positions held include Inspector general de la Marina Francesa.[10]; Maritime prefect of Toulon‎[11]; and Chief of Staff of the French Navy[12], a position[27], in France[28], founded in 1892[29].

Recognition

Louis Vignes received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

Death and Burial

Louis Vignes died on July 1, 1896[5]. He died in Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Louis Vignes born?

Born in Bordeaux[2], Louis Vignes…

Where did Louis Vignes die?

Louis Vignes died in Paris[4].

What did Louis Vignes do for work?

Louis Vignes worked as photographer[6], naval officer[7], and cartographer[8].

Where did Louis Vignes go to school?

Louis Vignes was educated at École Navale[13].

What awards did Louis Vignes receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 12d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at École Navale
    National library of israel id (old) 000371608
    Commons creator page Louis Vignes
    Place of birth Bordeaux
    + 49 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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