André Thévet
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Summary
André Thévet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Angoulême[2]. He was born on 1504[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on November 23, 1592[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], cosmographer[9], and geographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- André Thévet was born in Angoulême[2].
- André Thévet died in Paris[4].
- André Thévet was born on 1504[3].
- André Thévet was born on 1516[12].
- André Thévet died on November 23, 1592[5].
- André Thévet held citizenship in France[13].
- André Thévet worked as an explorer[6].
- André Thévet worked as a journalist[7].
- André Thévet's professions included writer[8].
- André Thévet's professions included cosmographer[9].
- André Thévet's professions included geographer[10].
- André Thévet's professions included historian[14].
- André Thévet held the position of chaplain[15].
- André Thévet was employed by Catherine de' Medici[16].
- Among André Thévet's employers was Francis II of France[17].
- André Thévet was employed by Charles IX of France[18].
- Among André Thévet's employers was Henry III of France[19].
- A notable work attributed to André Thévet is The New Found World, or Antarctike[20].
- André Thévet's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
- André Thévet is recorded as male[22].
- André Thévet's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- André Thévet's Commons category is recorded as André Thevet[24].
- André Thévet's religious order is recorded as Franciscans[25].
- André Thévet's family name is recorded as Thevet[26].
- André Thévet's given name is recorded as André[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Angoulême[2], André Thévet… Recorded date of birth include 1504[3] and 1516[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], cosmographer[9], geographer[10], and historian[14]. Employers include Catherine de' Medici[16], a regent[28], 1519–1589[29], of France[30], awarded the Golden Rose[31]; Francis II of France[17], a politician[32], 1544–1560[33], of France[34], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[35]; Charles IX of France[18], a sovereign[36], 1550–1574[37], of France[38], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[39]; and Henry III of France[19], an aristocrat[40], 1551–1589[41], of Kingdom of France[42], awarded the Order of the Holy Spirit[43]. André Thévet held the position of chaplain[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to André Thévet is The New Found World, or Antarctike[20].
Personal Life
André Thévet's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
Death and Burial
André Thévet died on November 23, 1592[5]. He died in Paris[4].
Why It Matters
André Thévet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include The New Found World, or Antarctike[46], a written work[47], founded in 1557[48].
FAQs
Where was André Thévet born?
André Thévet was born in Angoulême[2].
Where did André Thévet die?
André Thévet died in Paris[4].
What did André Thévet do for work?
André Thévet worked as explorer[6], journalist[7], writer[8], cosmographer[9], and geographer[10].