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Gustave Doré was a French illustrator and painter. Born on 6 January 1832 in Strasbourg, Doré died on 23 January 1883 in 7th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 51.
Notable works include Andromeda, Enigma and Les Saltimbanques. Doré studied at Lycée Charlemagne. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus and Knight Commander of the Order of Carlos III, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 79 languages, Gustave Doré is No. 5,194 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 6 January 1832, Strasbourg
- Died
- 23 January 1883, 7th arrondissement of Paris (aged 51)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Painter, illustrator, caricaturist
- Field
- Art
- Education
- Lycée Charlemagne
- Genres
- History painting, allegory, religious art
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 79
Did you know
51
Lived to 51.
6 Jan
Shares a birthday with Kahlil Gibran and Rowan Atkinson.
62
One of 62 people in the Index born in Strasbourg, with Hans Bethe.
79
Has a Wikipedia article in 79 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1861
- Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus1861
- Knight Commander of the Order of Carlos III1866
- Officer of the Legion of Honour1879
- Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize for Inheritance2019
Notable works
- Andromeda
- Enigma
- Les Saltimbanques
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