Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine

French architect (1762-1853)
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Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine

Summary

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine is a human[1]. Born in Pontoise[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1762[3]. He died in former 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 10, 1853[5]. He worked as an architect[6], painter[7], artist[8], and visual artist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pontoise[2], Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine…
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine passed away in former 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was born on September 20, 1762[3].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was born on 1762[11].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine died on October 10, 1853[5].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine died on 1853[12].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was Aimée-Sophie Dupuis[14].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine held citizenship in France[15].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's professions included architect[6].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's professions included painter[7].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's professions included artist[8].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's professions included visual artist[9].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's field of work was architecture[16].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's field of work was painting[17].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's field of work was Neoclassical architecture[18].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's field of work was art[19].
  • Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].
  • A notable student of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was Jacques Ignace Hittorff[21].
  • A notable student of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was Hippolyte Le Bas[22].
  • A notable student of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was Louis Visconti[23].
  • A notable student of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was Auguste Caristie[24].
  • A notable student of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was François Debret[25].
  • A notable student of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was Jacques-Marie Huvé[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine is Château de Randan[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pontoise[2], Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine… Recorded date of birth include September 20, 1762[3] and 1762[11].

Education

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20]. He studied under Antoine-François Peyre[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], painter[7], artist[8], and visual artist[9]. Fields of work include architecture[16], an academic discipline[29]; painting[17], a method[30]; Neoclassical architecture[18], an architectural style[31]; and art[19], an academic major[32]. Notable students include Jacques Ignace Hittorff[21], an architect[33], 1792–1867[34], of France[35], awarded the Royal Gold Medal[36], specialised in architecture[37]; Hippolyte Le Bas[22], an architect[38], 1782–1867[39], of France[40], awarded the Prix de Rome[41]; Louis Visconti[23], an architect[42], 1791–1853[43], of France[44], awarded the Prix de Rome[45]; Auguste Caristie[24], an architect[46], 1783–1862[47], of France[48], awarded the Prix de Rome[49]; François Debret[25], an architect[50], 1777–1850[51], of France[52]; and Jacques-Marie Huvé[26], an architect[53], 1783–1852[54], of France[55], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[56].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Château de Randan[27], a château[57], in France[58] and Église Notre-Dame-de-Compassion[59], a church building[60], in France[61], founded in 1843[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[63], an award[64], in France[65], founded in 1663[66]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[67], a civil decoration[68], in Prussia[69], founded in 1842[70]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[71], a grade of an order[72], in France[73].

Personal Life

A child of Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was Aimée-Sophie Dupuis[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 10, 1853[5] and 1853[12]. Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine passed away in former 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine born?

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine's place of birth was Pontoise[2].

Where did Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine die?

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine passed away in former 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine do for work?

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine worked as architect[6], painter[7], artist[8], and visual artist[9].

Where did Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine go to school?

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[20].

What awards did Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[63], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[67], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[71].

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