Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux
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Summary
Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux was born on November 8, 1737[1], in Aix-en-Provence[2]. He died on July 21, 1793[3], in Hermit Islands[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], admiral[7], and sailor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1737[10]
- Date of death: July 20, 1793[11], January 1, 1793[12]
- Father: Jean-Baptiste de Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Position held: Governor General of Mascarene[15]
- Award received: Order of Saint Louis[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Famille de Bruny[18]
- Commons category: Antoine Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[19]
- Military, police or special rank: contre-amiral[20]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Recherche[21]
- Family name: Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[22]
- Given name: Joseph[23]
- Described at URL: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/e/entrecasteaux.htm[24]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Participant in: d'Entrecasteaux expedition[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
- Name in native language: Antoine Bruny d'Entrecasteaux[29]
- Start of work period: 1754[30]
- P14608: 119253666[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux include Bruny Island[32], an island[33], in Australia[34] and D'Entrecasteaux Channel[35], a strait[36], in Australia[37].
Why It Matters
Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Bruny Island[32], an island[33], in Australia[34] and D'Entrecasteaux Channel[35], a strait[36], in Australia[37].
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[13].
What did Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux do for work?
Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], admiral[7], and sailor[8].
What awards did Antoine Bruni d'Entrecasteaux receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Louis[16].