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Louis Cornelissen

1810 – 1889

British lithographer, colourman and shopkeeper

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About Louis Cornelissen

Lived 1810 – 1889 (aged 78–79). Louis Cornelissen was a Belgian and British lithographer, shopkeeper and colourman.

Louis Dieudonné Cornelissen (1817 or 1818 – 3 December 1889) was a Flemish-born British lithographer, and the founder of L. Cornelissen & Son, the London art supplies shop.

Cornelissen was born in 1817 or 1818.

He married Marianne Bath. His daughter Marie Seymour Lucas (1850–1921) was an artist who married fellow artist John Seymour Lucas. His son Louis Dieudonné Jules Cornelissen (1857–1942) joined the business in 1882, and took over after his father's death.

Cornelissen died in Chelsea, London on 3 December 1889.

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Important facts

Born
1810, Paris
Birth century
19th century
Died
3 December 1889, Chelsea
Occupation
Lithographer, shopkeeper, colourman
Nationality
Belgium, United Kingdom
Also known as
L. Cornelissen, Louis Dieudonné Cornelissen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis Cornelissen?

British lithographer, colourman and shopkeeper

When was Louis Cornelissen born?

Louis Cornelissen was born in 1810 in Paris.

When did Louis Cornelissen die?

Louis Cornelissen died on 3 December 1889 in Chelsea.

What was Louis Cornelissen's occupation?

Louis Cornelissen was a lithographer, shopkeeper and colourman.

What nationality was Louis Cornelissen?

Louis Cornelissen was Belgian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis Cornelissen

· Wikidata: Q139899428

· DBpedia: Louis Cornelissen

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