Pierre Francastel

art historian (1900-1970)
Person human Q2446531
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Pierre Francastel

Summary

Pierre Francastel is a human[1]. He was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on June 8, 1900[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 2, 1970[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], writer[7], sociologist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and aesthetician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Francastel's place of birth was 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Pierre Francastel passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Francastel was born on June 8, 1900[3].
  • Pierre Francastel died on January 2, 1970[5].
  • Pierre Francastel held citizenship in France[12].
  • Pierre Francastel's professions included art historian[6].
  • Pierre Francastel worked as a writer[7].
  • Pierre Francastel worked as a sociologist[8].
  • Pierre Francastel's professions included French resistance fighter[9].
  • Pierre Francastel's professions included aesthetician[10].
  • Pierre Francastel's field of work was sociology of art[13].
  • Pierre Francastel was employed by School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[14].
  • Among Pierre Francastel's employers was École pratique des hautes études[15].
  • Pierre Francastel received the Prix Charles Blanc[16].
  • Pierre Francastel is recorded as male[17].
  • Pierre Francastel's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Pierre Francastel's archives at is recorded as Library of the National Institute of History of Art[19].
  • Pierre Francastel's given name is recorded as Pierre[20].
  • Pierre Francastel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Pierre Francastel's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Albert Émile Ghislain Francastel'}[22].
  • Pierre Francastel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Francastel'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Francastel was born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on June 8, 1900[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], writer[7], sociologist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and aesthetician[10]. Pierre Francastel's field of work was sociology of art[13]. Employers include School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[14], a public university[24], in France[25], founded in 1975[26], headquartered in Paris[27] and École pratique des hautes études[15], a grand établissement[28], in France[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Paris[31].

Recognition

Pierre Francastel received the Prix Charles Blanc[16].

Death and Burial

Pierre Francastel died on January 2, 1970[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Francastel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Sarah Grilo[34], a painter[35], 1920–2007[36], of Argentina[37], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[38].

FAQs

Where was Pierre Francastel born?

Born in 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], Pierre Francastel…

Where did Pierre Francastel die?

Pierre Francastel passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Pierre Francastel do for work?

Pierre Francastel worked as art historian[6], writer[7], sociologist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and aesthetician[10].

What awards did Pierre Francastel receive?

Honors received include Prix Charles Blanc[16].

Who did Pierre Francastel influence?

Pierre Francastel has been cited as an influence by Sarah Grilo[34].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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