Rosa Bonheur

French artist (1822-1899)
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Rosa Bonheur
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Rosa Bonheur

Summary

Rosa Bonheur is a human[1]. Their place of birth was Bordeaux[2]. They was born on March 16, 1822[3]. They passed away in Thomery[4]. They died on May 25, 1899[5]. They worked as a painter[6], sculptor[7], draftsperson[8], artist[9], and head teacher[10]. They ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bordeaux[2], Rosa Bonheur…
  • Rosa Bonheur passed away in Thomery[4].
  • Rosa Bonheur was born on March 16, 1822[3].
  • Rosa Bonheur died on May 25, 1899[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Rosa Bonheur's father was Raymond Bonheur[13].
  • Rosa Bonheur's mother was Sophie Marquis[14].
  • Rosa Bonheur held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Rosa Bonheur's native language[16].
  • Rosa Bonheur's professions included painter[6].
  • Rosa Bonheur's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Rosa Bonheur's professions included draftsperson[8].
  • Rosa Bonheur worked as an artist[9].
  • Rosa Bonheur's professions included head teacher[10].
  • Among Rosa Bonheur's employers was École nationale gratuite de dessin pour les jeunes filles[17].
  • A notable student of Rosa Bonheur was Alfred-Édouard Billioray[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Rosa Bonheur is Ploughing in the Nivernais[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Rosa Bonheur is Gray Horse in Green[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Rosa Bonheur is Ten Studies of a Ram[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Rosa Bonheur is The Horse Fair[22].
  • Rosa Bonheur received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Rosa Bonheur received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Rosa Bonheur received the Order of Saint Charles[25].
  • Rosa Bonheur received the Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26].
  • Rosa Bonheur received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[27].

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Origins and Family

Rosa Bonheur was born in Bordeaux[2]. They was born on March 16, 1822[3]. Their father was Raymond Bonheur[13]. Their mother was Sophie Marquis[14]. French was their native language[16].

Education

Rosa Bonheur studied under Raymond Bonheur[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], sculptor[7], draftsperson[8], artist[9], and head teacher[10]. Among Rosa Bonheur's employers was École nationale gratuite de dessin pour les jeunes filles[17]. A notable student of them was Alfred-Édouard Billioray[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ploughing in the Nivernais[19], a painting[29], founded in 1849[30]; Gray Horse in Green[20], a painting[31]; Ten Studies of a Ram[21], a painting[32]; and The Horse Fair[22], a painting[33], founded in 1853[34]. Things named for Rosa Bonheur include Château de By[35], a museum[36], in France[37]; they[38]; and Prix Rosa-Bonheur[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; Order of Saint Charles[25], an order of chivalry for women[44], founded in 1866[45]; Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], a grade of an order[46], in Spain[47]; Knight of the Order of Leopold[27], a grade of an order[48], in Belgium[49]; and Cross of Merit for Art and Science (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)[50], a decoration[51].

Death and Burial

Rosa Bonheur died on May 25, 1899[5]. They passed away in Thomery[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Rosa Bonheur ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[11] They has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] They is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for them include Château de By[35], a museum[36], in France[37]; they[38]; and Prix Rosa-Bonheur[39].

FAQs

Where was Rosa Bonheur born?

Rosa Bonheur's place of birth was Bordeaux[2].

Where did Rosa Bonheur die?

Rosa Bonheur passed away in Thomery[4].

Who were Rosa Bonheur's parents?

Rosa Bonheur's father was Raymond Bonheur[13]. Rosa Bonheur's mother was Sophie Marquis[14].

What did Rosa Bonheur do for work?

Rosa Bonheur worked as painter[6], sculptor[7], draftsperson[8], artist[9], and head teacher[10].

What awards did Rosa Bonheur receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Order of Saint Charles[25], and Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Metropolitan Museum of Art. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved . smithsonianmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Concise Dictionary of Women Artists. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Deux siècles d'histoire au Père Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Dictionnaire des féministes. Retrieved . legiondhonneur.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . legiondhonneur.fr. Retrieved . legiondhonneur.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . legiondhonneur.fr. Retrieved . legiondhonneur.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . legiondhonneur.fr. Retrieved . legiondhonneur.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [50] . legiondhonneur.fr. Retrieved . legiondhonneur.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . slate.fr. Retrieved . slate.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art +95
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  2. 8d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 6985
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  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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