Pierre Courthion

art critic from Switzerland (1902-1988)
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Pierre Courthion

Summary

Pierre Courthion is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on January 14, 1902[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 2, 1988[5]. He worked as an art critic[6], curator[7], and art historian[8].

Key Facts

  • Pierre Courthion's place of birth was Geneva[2].
  • Pierre Courthion passed away in Paris[4].
  • Pierre Courthion was born on January 14, 1902[3].
  • Pierre Courthion died on March 2, 1988[5].
  • Pierre Courthion's father was Louis Courthion[9].
  • Pierre Courthion held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Pierre Courthion held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Pierre Courthion's native language[12].
  • Pierre Courthion's professions included art critic[6].
  • Pierre Courthion's professions included curator[7].
  • Pierre Courthion worked as an art historian[8].
  • Pierre Courthion held the position of director[13].
  • Pierre Courthion was educated at University of Geneva[14].
  • Pierre Courthion received the scholarship[15].
  • Pierre Courthion's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Pierre Courthion is recorded as male[17].
  • Pierre Courthion's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pierre Courthion's family name is recorded as Courthion[19].
  • Pierre Courthion's given name is recorded as Pierre[20].
  • Pierre Courthion's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Bagnes[21].
  • Pierre Courthion's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Pierre Courthion's interested in is recorded as surrealism[23].
  • Pierre Courthion's interested in is recorded as monograph[24].
  • Pierre Courthion's partnership with is recorded as Albert Skira[25].
  • Pierre Courthion's partnership with is recorded as Pierre Cailler[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], Pierre Courthion… he was born on January 14, 1902[3]. His father was Louis Courthion[9]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Pierre Courthion was educated at University of Geneva[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art critic[6], curator[7], and art historian[8]. Pierre Courthion held the position of director[13].

Recognition

Pierre Courthion received the scholarship[15].

Personal Life

Pierre Courthion's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].

Death and Burial

Pierre Courthion died on March 2, 1988[5]. He died in Paris[4].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Courthion born?

Pierre Courthion's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did Pierre Courthion die?

Pierre Courthion passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Pierre Courthion's parents?

Pierre Courthion's father was Louis Courthion[9].

What did Pierre Courthion do for work?

Pierre Courthion worked as art critic[6], curator[7], and art historian[8].

Where did Pierre Courthion go to school?

Pierre Courthion was educated at University of Geneva[14].

What awards did Pierre Courthion receive?

Honors received include scholarship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Educated at University of Geneva
    Native language French
    Dhac id 481
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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