Émile Gallé

French glass artist and cabinetmaker (1846–1904)
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Émile Gallé

Summary

Émile Gallé is a human[1]. He was born in Nancy[2]. He was born on May 4, 1846[3]. He died in Nancy[4]. He died on September 23, 1904[5]. He worked as a glass artist[6], cabinetmaker[7], ceramicist[8], and designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Émile Gallé was born in Nancy[2].
  • Émile Gallé died in Nancy[4].
  • Émile Gallé was born on May 4, 1846[3].
  • Émile Gallé died on September 23, 1904[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière de Préville[11].
  • Émile Gallé's father was Charles Gallé[12].
  • Émile Gallé's mother was Fanny Reinemer[13].
  • Among Émile Gallé's spouses was Henriette Gallé[14].
  • Émile Gallé held citizenship in France[15].
  • Émile Gallé's professions included glass artist[6].
  • Émile Gallé's professions included cabinetmaker[7].
  • Émile Gallé worked as a ceramicist[8].
  • Émile Gallé worked as a designer[9].
  • Émile Gallé held the position of president[16].
  • Émile Gallé's education included a stint at lycée Henri-Poincaré[17].
  • A notable student of Émile Gallé was Paul Nicolas[18].
  • A notable student of Émile Gallé was Victor Prouvé[19].
  • Émile Gallé received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Émile Gallé was a member of Human Rights League[21].
  • Émile Gallé was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[22].
  • Émile Gallé is recorded as male[23].
  • Émile Gallé's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Émile Gallé is associated with the École de Nancy movement[25].
  • Émile Gallé is associated with the Art Nouveau movement[26].
  • Émile Gallé's Commons category is recorded as Émile Gallé[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Nancy[2], Émile Gallé… he was born on May 4, 1846[3]. His father was Charles Gallé[12]. His mother was Fanny Reinemer[13].

Education

Émile Gallé was educated at lycée Henri-Poincaré[17]. Studied under Virginie Mauvais[28], a schoolmaster[29], 1797–1892[30], of France[31]; Charles-François Guibal[32], an engineer[33], 1781–1861[34], of France[35]; and Dominique Alexandre Godron[36], a botanist[37], 1807–1880[38], of France[39], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[40], specialised in botany[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include glass artist[6], cabinetmaker[7], ceramicist[8], and designer[9]. Émile Gallé held the position of president[16]. Notable students include Paul Nicolas[18], a glass artist[42], 1875–1952[43], of France[44], awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France[45] and Victor Prouvé[19], a sculptor[46], 1858–1943[47], of France[48], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[49].

Recognition

Émile Gallé received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].

Personal Life

Émile Gallé was married to Henriette Gallé[14].

Death and Burial

Émile Gallé died on September 23, 1904[5]. He passed away in Nancy[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Préville[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Émile Gallé include Naruto Gallé no Mori Art Museum[50], an art museum[51], in Japan[52], founded in 2001[53].

Why It Matters

Émile Gallé ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Naruto Gallé no Mori Art Museum[50], an art museum[51], in Japan[52], founded in 2001[53].

FAQs

Where was Émile Gallé born?

Émile Gallé was born in Nancy[2].

Where did Émile Gallé die?

Émile Gallé passed away in Nancy[4].

Who were Émile Gallé's parents?

Émile Gallé's father was Charles Gallé[12]. Émile Gallé's mother was Fanny Reinemer[13].

Who was Émile Gallé married to?

Émile Gallé's spouses include Henriette Gallé[14].

What did Émile Gallé do for work?

Émile Gallé worked as glass artist[6], cabinetmaker[7], ceramicist[8], and designer[9].

Where did Émile Gallé go to school?

Émile Gallé was educated at lycée Henri-Poincaré[17].

What awards did Émile Gallé receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].

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  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [32] . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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