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Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis

1834 – 1899

Art historian from France

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Lived 1834 – 1899 (aged 65). Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis was a French art historian.

Georges Duplessis (19 March 1834 – 26 March 1899) was a French art historian and curator.

Outside France he is best known for his book The Wonders of Engraving, translated into English in 1871. He was curator of the Print Room of the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris.

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Important facts

Born
19 March 1834, Chartres
Birth century
19th century
Died
26 March 1899, Rue du Cherche-Midi
Occupation
Art historian
Nationality
France
Education
Lycée Saint-Louis
Positions held
President, Curator
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Bordin Prize
Also known as
Georges Duplessis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis?

Art historian from France (1834-1899)

When was Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis born?

Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis was born on 19 March 1834 in Chartres.

When did Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis die?

Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis died on 26 March 1899 in Rue du Cherche-Midi.

What was Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis's occupation?

Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis was an art historian.

What nationality was Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis?

Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georges Victor Antoine Gratet-Duplessis

· Wikidata: Q3102651

· DBpedia: Georges Duplessis

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