Matthias of Arras

French architect
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Matthias of Arras

Summary

Matthias of Arras is a human[1]. He was born in Arras[2]. He was born on January 1, 1290[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on January 1, 1352[5]. He worked as an architect[6], sculptor[7], bricklayer[8], general contractor[9], and stonemason[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Matthias of Arras's place of birth was Arras[2].
  • Matthias of Arras died in Prague[4].
  • Matthias of Arras was born on January 1, 1290[3].
  • Matthias of Arras died on January 1, 1352[5].
  • Matthias of Arras is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].
  • Matthias of Arras held citizenship in France[13].
  • Matthias of Arras's professions included architect[6].
  • Matthias of Arras worked as a sculptor[7].
  • Matthias of Arras's professions included bricklayer[8].
  • Matthias of Arras's professions included general contractor[9].
  • Matthias of Arras worked as a stonemason[10].
  • Matthias of Arras's field of work was architecture[14].
  • Matthias of Arras's field of work was civil engineering[15].
  • Matthias of Arras's field of work was medieval architecture[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Matthias of Arras is St. Vitus Cathedral[17].
  • Matthias of Arras is recorded as male[18].
  • Matthias of Arras's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Matthias of Arras is associated with the Gothic art movement[20].
  • Matthias of Arras's Commons category is recorded as Matthias of Arras[21].
  • Matthias of Arras's given name is recorded as Mathieu[22].
  • Matthias of Arras's work location is recorded as Avignon[23].
  • Matthias of Arras's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[24].
  • Matthias of Arras's described by source is recorded as Q102316263[25].
  • Matthias of Arras's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Matthias of Arras's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Mathieu d’Arras'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Matthias of Arras was born in Arras[2]. He was born on January 1, 1290[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], sculptor[7], bricklayer[8], general contractor[9], and stonemason[10]. Fields of work include architecture[14], an academic discipline[28]; civil engineering[15], a branch of engineering[29]; and medieval architecture[16], an aspect in a historical period[30].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Matthias of Arras is St. Vitus Cathedral[17].

Death and Burial

Matthias of Arras died on January 1, 1352[5]. He died in Prague[4]. He is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Matthias of Arras has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Matthias of Arras born?

Born in Arras[2], Matthias of Arras…

Where did Matthias of Arras die?

Matthias of Arras died in Prague[4].

What did Matthias of Arras do for work?

Matthias of Arras worked as architect[6], sculptor[7], bricklayer[8], general contractor[9], and stonemason[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work St. Vitus Cathedral
    Given name Mathieu
    Field of work architecture, civil engineering, medieval architecture
    Country of citizenship France
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