Achille Deville
French antiquarian seller and historian (1789-1875)
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Summary
Achille Deville was born on January 19, 1789[1], in Paris[2]. He died on January 9, 1875[3], in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as an antiquarian seller[5], historian[6], writer[7], and archaeologist[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[10], Grave of Deville[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Position held: president[13]
- Employer: Musée départemental des antiquités[14]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[15]
- Member of: Société libre d'émulation de la Seine-Maritime[16], Société des antiquaires de l'Ouest[17], Société des amis des arts de Rouen[18], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[19], Société nationale des Antiquaires de France[20], Société des antiquaires de Normandie[21], Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[22], Commission départementale des Antiquités de la Seine-Maritime[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Jean-Achille Deville[25]
- Family name: Deville[26]
- Given name: Achille[27]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Name in native language: Achille Deville[31], Achile Deville[32]
- Has written for: Revue de Rouen et de Normandie[33]
FAQs
Where was Achille Deville born?
Achille Deville was born in Paris[2].
Where did Achille Deville die?
Achille Deville died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Achille Deville do for work?
Achille Deville worked as an antiquarian seller[5], historian[6], writer[7], and archaeologist[8].
What awards did Achille Deville receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].