Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux

French explorer
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Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux
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Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux

Summary

Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux is a human[1]. Born in Aix-en-Provence[2], he… he was born on November 8, 1737[3]. He died in Hermit Islands[4]. He died on July 21, 1793[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux was born in Aix-en-Provence[2].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux died in Hermit Islands[4].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux was born on November 8, 1737[3].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux was born on January 1, 1737[9].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux died on July 21, 1793[5].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux died on July 20, 1793[10].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux died on January 1, 1793[11].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's father was Jean-Baptiste de Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[12].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux held citizenship in France[13].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's professions included explorer[6].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux held the position of Governor General of Mascarene[14].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux received the Order of Saint Louis[16].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux is recorded as male[17].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's Commons category is recorded as Antoine Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[19].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's military, police or special rank is recorded as contre-amiral[20].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's commander of is recorded as Recherche[21].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's family name is recorded as Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[22].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/e/entrecasteaux.htm[24].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's participant in is recorded as d'Entrecasteaux expedition[27].

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Origins and Family

Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux was born in Aix-en-Provence[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 8, 1737[3] and January 1, 1737[9]. His father was Jean-Baptiste de Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and military personnel[7]. Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux held the position of Governor General of Mascarene[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Order of Saint Louis[16], an order[30], in France[31], founded in 1693[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 21, 1793[5], July 20, 1793[10], and January 1, 1793[11]. Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux died in Hermit Islands[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux include Bruny Island[33], an island[34], in Australia[35] and D'Entrecasteaux Channel[36], a strait[37], in Australia[38].

Why It Matters

Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Bruny Island[33], an island[34], in Australia[35] and D'Entrecasteaux Channel[36], a strait[37], in Australia[38].

FAQs

Where was Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux born?

Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux was born in Aix-en-Provence[2].

Where did Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux die?

Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux passed away in Hermit Islands[4].

Who were Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's parents?

Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's father was Jean-Baptiste de Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[12].

What did Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux do for work?

Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux worked as explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[15] and Order of Saint Louis[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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