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Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Élie Faure
1873-04-04 – 1937-10-30
Life & Legacy
Jacques Élie Faure (French pronunciation: [ʒak eli fɔʁ]; 4 April 1873 in Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, France – 29 October 1937 in Paris) was a French medical doctor, art historian and essayist.
He was called "the greatest art critic of the 1920s and 30s". He is the author of the History of Art, considered a historiographical pillar in the discipline.
Occupation & Career
art historian, physician, historian, writer, critic, art collector, essayist, art critic
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Family Child
François Faure
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Family Child
Jean-Pierre Faure
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Family Child
Élisabeth Faure
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Family Child
Marie-Zéline Faure
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Family Father
Pierre Faure
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Family Mother
Zéline Reclus
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Family Sibling
Jean-Louis Faure
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Family Spouse
Suzanne Gilard
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Sources & Provenance
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