Luc-Olivier Merson

French painter and illustrator (1846–1920)
Person human Q390904
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Luc-Olivier Merson

Summary

Luc-Olivier Merson is a human[1]. He was born in rue Gracieuse[2]. He was born on May 21, 1846[3]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 13, 1920[5]. He worked as a painter[6], postage stamp designer[7], illustrator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (702 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in rue Gracieuse[2], Luc-Olivier Merson…
  • Luc-Olivier Merson passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson died in rue Denfert-Rochereau[11].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson was born on May 21, 1846[3].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson died on November 13, 1920[5].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson died on November 14, 1920[12].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson is buried at Grave of Olivier-Merson[14].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's father was Charles-Olivier Merson[15].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson held citizenship in France[16].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's professions included painter[6].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson worked as a postage stamp designer[7].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's field of work was visual arts[17].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's field of work was painting[18].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's field of work was book illustration[19].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson held the position of workshop manager[20].
  • Among Luc-Olivier Merson's employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[21].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22].
  • Luc-Olivier Merson was educated at French Academy in Rome[23].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Ernest Amas[24].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Louis Barillet[25].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Martin von Feuerstein[26].
  • A notable student of Luc-Olivier Merson was Gaston Thys[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Luc-Olivier Merson's place of birth was rue Gracieuse[2]. He was born on May 21, 1846[3]. His father was Charles-Olivier Merson[15].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[23], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], postage stamp designer[7], illustrator[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include visual arts[17], a type of arts[36]; painting[18], a method[37]; and book illustration[19], a genre[38]. Luc-Olivier Merson was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[21]. He held the position of workshop manager[20]. Notable students include Ernest Amas[24], a painter[39], 1869–1959[40], of France[41]; Louis Barillet[25], a stained-glass artist[42], 1880–1948[43], of France[44]; Martin von Feuerstein[26]; Gaston Thys[27]; Lucien-Paul Pouzargues[45]; and Marie-Louise Bion[46].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q17491190[47], a painting[48]; Q17491955[49], a mural[50], founded in 1901[51]; and Q17491998[52], a mural[53], founded in 1901[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[55], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; Prix de Rome[58], an award[59], in France[60], founded in 1663[61]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[62], a Q1499804[63], in France[64]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[65], a Q1499804[66], in France[67], founded in 1802[68]; gold medal[69], an award[70]; and Exhibition of French Artists gold medal[71].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 13, 1920[5] and November 14, 1920[12]. Recorded place of death include 5th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[72], in France[73], founded in 1860[74] and rue Denfert-Rochereau[11], a street[75], in France[76]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[13] and Grave of Olivier-Merson[14].

Why It Matters

Luc-Olivier Merson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (702 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Luc-Olivier Merson born?

Born in rue Gracieuse[2], Luc-Olivier Merson…

Where did Luc-Olivier Merson die?

Luc-Olivier Merson died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Luc-Olivier Merson's parents?

Luc-Olivier Merson's father was Charles-Olivier Merson[15].

What did Luc-Olivier Merson do for work?

Luc-Olivier Merson worked as painter[6], postage stamp designer[7], illustrator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Luc-Olivier Merson go to school?

Luc-Olivier Merson was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[22] and French Academy in Rome[23].

What awards did Luc-Olivier Merson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[55], Prix de Rome[58], Knight of the Legion of Honour[62], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[65].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [77] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [78] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12h ago · Xavier Numista · 2026-09-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14883 → 686
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  2. 6w ago · Ayack · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Ernest Amas, Louis Barillet, Martin von Feuerstein +8
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  3. 15w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Ernest Amas, Louis Barillet, Martin von Feuerstein +8
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  4. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Q17491190, Q17491955, Q17491998
    Given name → Luc-Olivier
    Field of work → visual arts, painting, book illustration
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library
    + 34 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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