Alexandre Théophile Piry

First postmaster general of the Imperial Postal Service and commissioner of customs for the Qing Empire (1851-1918)
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Alexandre Théophile Piry

Summary

Alexandre Théophile Piry is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nantes[2]. He was born on February 28, 1851[3]. He died in Nivillac[4]. He died on June 28, 1918[5]. He worked as a translator[6] and sinologist[7]. He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nantes[2], Alexandre Théophile Piry…
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry passed away in Nivillac[4].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry was born on February 28, 1851[3].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry died on June 28, 1918[5].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry held citizenship in France[9].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry held citizenship in Qing dynasty[10].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's professions included translator[6].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's professions included sinologist[7].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry held the position of Minister of Post[11].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry is recorded as male[12].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's family name is recorded as Piry[14].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's given name is recorded as A.[15].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's given name is recorded as Théophile[16].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's described by source is recorded as Seven Hundred Eminent People of the Qing Dynasty[17].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's described by source is recorded as Draft History of Qing[18].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[19].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's writing language is recorded as French[20].
  • Alexandre Théophile Piry's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

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Origins and Family

Alexandre Théophile Piry was born in Nantes[2]. He was born on February 28, 1851[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and sinologist[7]. Alexandre Théophile Piry held the position of Minister of Post[11].

Death and Burial

Alexandre Théophile Piry died on June 28, 1918[5]. He died in Nivillac[4].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Théophile Piry is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Théophile Piry born?

Born in Nantes[2], Alexandre Théophile Piry…

Where did Alexandre Théophile Piry die?

Alexandre Théophile Piry died in Nivillac[4].

What did Alexandre Théophile Piry do for work?

Alexandre Théophile Piry worked as translator[6] and sinologist[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . China Biographical Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sex or gender male
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