François-Auguste Biard
French painter (1799-1882)
François-Auguste Biard was born on June 29, 1799 in Lyon and died on June 20, 1882 in Fontainebleau, aged 82. Recorded occupations: painter and draftsperson. Country of citizenship: France. Notable works include “Proclamation of the Abolition of Slavery in the French Colonies, 27 April 1848”. Educated at École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour.
- Born
- June 29, 1799 · Lyon
- Died
- June 20, 1882 · Fontainebleau
- Age at death
- 82
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- painter, draftsperson
- Notable works
- Proclamation of the Abolition of Slavery in the French Colonies, 27 April 1848
- Education
- École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 21 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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