Hippolyte Fortoul
Hippolyte Fortoul (1811–1856) was a French politician, historian and professor.
Hippolyte Fortoul
David d'Angers · This file was donated to Wikimedia Commons as part of a project by the Metropolitan Museum of Art . See the Image and Data Resources Open Access Policy · CC0
- Born
- 1811 · Digne-les-Bains
- Died
- 1856 · Bad Ems
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- politician · historian · professor · writer
- Honours
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour · Commander of the Legion of Honour · Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Languages
- French
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Biography
Born at Digne-les-Bains in 1811, died in Bad Ems in 1856.
The recorded working language is French.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Positions recorded include Member of the 1848 Constituent Assembly and Second Empire senator.
Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Hippolyte Fortoul, David d'Angers - Portrait de Julie Fortoul
David d'Angers · Wikimedia Commons
Auteur(s): David d'Angers, Pierre-Jean (Angers, 12–03–1788 - Paris, 05–01–1856), sculpteur Richard, Louis (Paris, en 1791 - en 1879), fondeur Date de production: En 1839 Datation en siècle: 1ère moitié du 19e siècle Type(s) d'objet(s): Sculpture Dénomination(s): Médaillon (sculpture) Dimensions -
David d'Angers, Pierre-Jean (Angers, 12–03–1788 - Paris, 05–01–1856), sculpteur
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Digne-les-Bains
Birth place
Bad Ems
Death place
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