Vivant Denon

French artist, writer, diplomat, author, and archaeologist (1747-1825)
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Vivant Denon
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Vivant Denon

Summary

Vivant Denon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on January 4, 1747[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 27, 1825[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], egyptologist[7], diplomat[8], travel writer[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Vivant Denon's place of birth was Chalon-sur-Saône[2].
  • Vivant Denon passed away in Paris[4].
  • Vivant Denon was born on January 4, 1747[3].
  • Vivant Denon died on April 27, 1825[5].
  • Vivant Denon died on April 28, 1825[12].
  • Vivant Denon is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • Vivant Denon held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Vivant Denon's native language[15].
  • Vivant Denon's professions included art historian[6].
  • Vivant Denon's professions included egyptologist[7].
  • Vivant Denon's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Vivant Denon's professions included travel writer[9].
  • Vivant Denon's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • Vivant Denon's professions included archaeologist[16].
  • Vivant Denon's field of work was erotic art[17].
  • Vivant Denon held the position of Director of French national museums[18].
  • Vivant Denon held the position of museum director[19].
  • Vivant Denon's education included a stint at Paris Law Faculty[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Vivant Denon is Point de lendemain[21].
  • Vivant Denon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Vivant Denon was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Vivant Denon was a member of Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture[24].
  • Vivant Denon was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Vivant Denon was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[26].
  • Vivant Denon was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[27].

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Origins and Family

Vivant Denon was born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2]. He was born on January 4, 1747[3]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Vivant Denon's education included a stint at Paris Law Faculty[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], egyptologist[7], diplomat[8], travel writer[9], draftsperson[10], and archaeologist[16]. Vivant Denon's field of work was erotic art[17]. Positions held include Director of French national museums[18] and museum director[19], a profession[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Vivant Denon is Point de lendemain[21].

Recognition

Vivant Denon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 27, 1825[5] and April 28, 1825[12]. Vivant Denon died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Vivant Denon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Vivant Denon born?

Born in Chalon-sur-Saône[2], Vivant Denon…

Where did Vivant Denon die?

Vivant Denon passed away in Paris[4].

What did Vivant Denon do for work?

Vivant Denon worked as art historian[6], egyptologist[7], diplomat[8], travel writer[9], and draftsperson[10].

Where did Vivant Denon go to school?

Vivant Denon was educated at Paris Law Faculty[20].

What awards did Vivant Denon receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art. Retrieved . inha.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . WeChangEd. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . museabrugge.be. Retrieved . museabrugge.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation art historian, egyptologist, diplomat +9
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