Antoine-Léonard de Chézy

French orientalist
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Antoine-Léonard de Chézy
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Antoine-Léonard de Chézy

Summary

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on January 15, 1773[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 31, 1832[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], professor[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2], Antoine-Léonard de Chézy…
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy passed away in Paris[4].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was born on January 15, 1773[3].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was born on January 1, 1773[11].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy died on August 31, 1832[5].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy died on January 1, 1832[12].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's father was Antoine de Chézy[13].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was married to Helmina von Chézy[14].
  • A child of Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was Wilhelm Chézy[15].
  • A child of Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was Max Chézy[16].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy held citizenship in France[17].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's professions included linguist[6].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy worked as a professor[7].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's professions included translator[8].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy worked as a writer[9].
  • Among Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's employers was Collège de France[18].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[20].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was a member of Société Asiatique[21].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy is recorded as male[22].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's Commons category is recorded as Antoine-Léonard Chézy[24].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's archives at is recorded as Thuringian State and University Library[25].
  • The cause of death was cholera[26].
  • Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's family name is recorded as Chézy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2], Antoine-Léonard de Chézy… Recorded date of birth include January 15, 1773[3] and January 1, 1773[11]. His father was Antoine de Chézy[13].

Education

Studied under Antoine Isaac Silvestre de Sacy[28], a grammarian[29], 1758–1838[30], of France[31], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[32] and Louis-Mathieu Langlès[33], a librarian[34], 1763–1824[35], of France[36], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[37], specialised in oriental studies[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], professor[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was employed by Collège de France[18].

Recognition

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

Personal Life

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was married to Helmina von Chézy[14]. Children include Wilhelm Chézy[15], a writer[39], 1806–1865[40], specialised in literature[41] and Max Chézy[16], a painter[42], 1808–1846[43], of Grand Duchy of Baden[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 31, 1832[5] and January 1, 1832[12]. Antoine-Léonard de Chézy died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was cholera[26].

Why It Matters

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Antoine-Léonard de Chézy born?

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].

Where did Antoine-Léonard de Chézy die?

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's parents?

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's father was Antoine de Chézy[13].

Who was Antoine-Léonard de Chézy married to?

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy's spouses include Helmina von Chézy[14].

What did Antoine-Léonard de Chézy do for work?

Antoine-Léonard de Chézy worked as linguist[6], professor[7], translator[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Antoine-Léonard de Chézy receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . WeChangEd. wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Q700638
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  2. 16d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 5374
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 5374, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290073051|Antoine Léonard de Chézy (#290073051)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7918|‎Darwin C"
  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01079263
    Occupation linguist, professor, translator +1
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  4. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of Antoine Isaac Silvestre de Sacy, Louis-Mathieu Langlès
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship France
    Occupation linguist, professor, translator +1
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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