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 (413 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 worked as a historian[13].
  • Pierre Francastel's field of work was sociology of art[14].
  • Among Pierre Francastel's employers was School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[15].
  • Pierre Francastel was employed by École pratique des hautes études[16].
  • Pierre Francastel received the Prix Charles Blanc[17].
  • Pierre Francastel is recorded as male[18].
  • Pierre Francastel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Pierre Francastel's archives at is recorded as Library of the National Institute of History of Art[20].
  • Pierre Francastel's given name is recorded as Pierre[21].
  • Pierre Francastel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Pierre Francastel's birth name is recorded as Pierre Albert Émile Ghislain Francastel[23].
  • Pierre Francastel's name in native language is recorded as Pierre Francastel[24].
  • Pierre Francastel's has works in the collection is recorded as RI OPAC[25].

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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], aesthetician[10], and historian[13]. Pierre Francastel's field of work was sociology of art[14]. Employers include School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[15], a public university[26], in France[27], founded in 1975[28], headquartered in Paris[29] and École pratique des hautes études[16], a grand établissement[30], in France[31], founded in 1868[32], headquartered in Paris[33].

Recognition

Pierre Francastel received the Prix Charles Blanc[17].

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 (413 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Sarah Grilo[36], a painter[37], 1920–2007[38], of Argentina[39], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[40].

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[17].

Who did Pierre Francastel influence?

Pierre Francastel has been cited as an influence by Sarah Grilo[36].

References

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . 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. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → RI OPAC
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → 7th arrondissement of Paris
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    Award received → Prix Charles Blanc
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