Lydia Bonfils

French photographer (1837–1918)
Person human Q84321397
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Lydia Bonfils

Summary

Lydia Bonfils is a human[1]. Born in Congénies[2], she… she was born on March 21, 1837[3]. She died in Cairo[4]. She died on January 1, 1918[5]. She worked as a photographer[6] and painter[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Lydia Bonfils's place of birth was Congénies[2].
  • Lydia Bonfils died in Cairo[4].
  • Lydia Bonfils was born on March 21, 1837[3].
  • Lydia Bonfils died on January 1, 1918[5].
  • Lydia Bonfils was married to Félix Bonfils[9].
  • A child of Lydia Bonfils was Adrien Bonfils[10].
  • Lydia Bonfils worked as a photographer[6].
  • Lydia Bonfils worked as a painter[7].
  • Lydia Bonfils is recorded as female[11].
  • Lydia Bonfils's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Lydia Bonfils is part of Maison Bonfils[13].
  • Lydia Bonfils's Commons category is recorded as Photographs of Palestine by Félix Bonfils[14].
  • Lydia Bonfils's archives at is recorded as Endangered Archives Programme[15].
  • Lydia Bonfils's family name is recorded as Bonfils[16].
  • Lydia Bonfils's given name is recorded as Lydia[17].
  • Lydia Bonfils's partner in business or sport is recorded as Félix Bonfils[18].
  • Lydia Bonfils's described by source is recorded as A World History of Women Photographers[19].
  • Lydia Bonfils's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1860[20].
  • Lydia Bonfils's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1918[21].
  • Lydia Bonfils's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[22].
  • Lydia Bonfils's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Lydia Bonfils was born in Congénies[2]. She was born on March 21, 1837[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and painter[7].

Personal Life

Lydia Bonfils was married to Félix Bonfils[9]. A child of her was Adrien Bonfils[10].

Death and Burial

Lydia Bonfils died on January 1, 1918[5]. She passed away in Cairo[4].

Why It Matters

Lydia Bonfils has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Lydia Bonfils born?

Lydia Bonfils was born in Congénies[2].

Where did Lydia Bonfils die?

Lydia Bonfils passed away in Cairo[4].

Who was Lydia Bonfils married to?

Lydia Bonfils's spouses include Félix Bonfils[9].

What did Lydia Bonfils do for work?

Lydia Bonfils worked as photographer[6] and painter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . British Library. Retrieved . britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . eap.bl.uk. Retrieved . eap.bl.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation photographer, painter
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Cairo
    Child Adrien Bonfils
    Part of Maison Bonfils
    Instance of human
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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