Paul Fierens

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Summary

Paul Fierens was born on July 8, 1895[1], in 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on March 22, 1957[3], in Brussels[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], poet[6], aesthetician[7], exhibition curator[8], and critic[9].

Key Facts

  • Father: Hippolyte Fierens Gevaert[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[11]
  • Native language: French[12]
  • Occupation: curator[13], university teacher[14]
  • Field of work: art history[15], aesthetics[16]
  • Employer: University of Liège[17], Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium[18]
  • Award received: honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[19], doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[22]
  • Family name: Fierens[23]
  • Given name: Paul[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]

FAQs

Where was Paul Fierens born?

Paul Fierens's place of birth was 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Paul Fierens die?

Paul Fierens died in Brussels[4].

Who were Paul Fierens's parents?

Paul Fierens's father was Hippolyte Fierens Gevaert[10].

What did Paul Fierens do for work?

Paul Fierens worked as an art historian[5], poet[6], aesthetician[7], exhibition curator[8], and critic[9].

What awards did Paul Fierens receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[19] and doctor honoris causa from the University of Aix-Marseille[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . culture.ulg.ac.be. Retrieved . culture.ulg.ac.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . culture.ulg.ac.be. Retrieved . culture.ulg.ac.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Le Monde. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Le Monde. lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . archives.yvelines.fr. Retrieved . archives.yvelines.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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