THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Jean Fouquet

French painter (c. 1420–1481)

Jean Fouquet has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1420 in Tours, France.

Born

in 1420

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: in 1478

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Birthplace
Tours, France
Professions
illuminator, illustrator, designer, painter
Citizenship
Kingdom of France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1420 (mutualart.com; Athenaeum; SNAC; AGORHA; CONOR.BG; Artsy) or in 1410 (kmska.be) or in 1425 (Grove Art Online).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1410

Precision: year · Rank: normal

in 1425

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

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Questions people ask

Where was Jean Fouquet born?

Jean Fouquet was born in Tours, France.