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Ernest Breton

Ernest Breton (1812–1875) was a French painter, anthropologist and archaeologist.

Ernest Breton in brief

Born
1812
Died
1875
Known for
painter, anthropologist, archaeologist, writer, illustrator and draftsperson
Place of birth
Paris
Contents

Overview

Also worked under the name Ernest Breton.

Born at Paris in 1812, died at Paris in 1875.

In detail

Ernest Breton studied at Lycée Saint-Louis. training under Jacques Auguste Regnier, Louis Etienne Watelet and Jean-Jacques Champin is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is painting, archaeology and literature.

Residence is recorded at rue de Maubeuge. Membership is recorded of Institut historique de France, Société nationale des Antiquaires de France and Société Ethnologique de Paris.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour, Silver cross of the Order of the Redeemer, knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus and Knight of St. Sylvester.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ernest Breton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5392816: Ernest Breton

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