Achille Raffray

French diplomat, entomologist, and zoologist (1844–1923)
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Achille Raffray

Summary

Achille Raffray is a human[1]. He was born in Angers[2]. He was born on October 17, 1844[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on September 25, 1923[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], and explorer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Angers[2], Achille Raffray…
  • Achille Raffray passed away in Rome[4].
  • Achille Raffray was born on October 17, 1844[3].
  • Achille Raffray died on September 25, 1923[5].
  • Achille Raffray held citizenship in France[11].
  • Achille Raffray worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Achille Raffray's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Achille Raffray worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Achille Raffray worked as an explorer[9].
  • Achille Raffray received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Achille Raffray received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Achille Raffray received the Commander of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[14].
  • Achille Raffray was a member of Société entomologique de France[15].
  • Achille Raffray was a member of Royal Society of South Africa[16].
  • Achille Raffray is recorded as male[17].
  • Achille Raffray's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Achille Raffray's Commons category is recorded as Achille Raffray[19].
  • Achille Raffray's family name is recorded as Raffray[20].
  • Achille Raffray's given name is recorded as Achille[21].
  • Achille Raffray's author citation is recorded as Raffray[22].
  • Achille Raffray's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Achille Raffray's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Achille Raffray's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Achille Marie Jacques Raffray'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Achille Raffray's place of birth was Angers[2]. He was born on October 17, 1844[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], and explorer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[26], in France[27]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; and Commander of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[14].

Death and Burial

Achille Raffray died on September 25, 1923[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Achille Raffray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Achille Raffray born?

Achille Raffray's place of birth was Angers[2].

Where did Achille Raffray die?

Achille Raffray passed away in Rome[4].

What did Achille Raffray do for work?

Achille Raffray worked as diplomat[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], and explorer[9].

What awards did Achille Raffray receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], and Commander of the Order of Nichan el Anouar[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Achille
    Family name Raffray
    Country of citizenship France
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