Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie

Irish-born French explorer, geographer, ethnologist, linguist and astronomer (1810-1897)
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Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was born on January 3, 1810, in Dublin [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He died on March 19, 1897, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie held French citizenship . His occupations included being an explorer, numismatist, physicist, cartographer, archaeologist, and politician [7][6]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was a member of the Catholic Church and his field of expertise was geography . Throughout his career, he received notable awards, including being named a Knight of the Legion of Honour and receiving the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations [8]. He held various positions, including serving as the Mayor of Hendaye from 1871 to 1875 and as the president of the French Academy of Sciences in 1892 [9][10]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was also a member of prestigious institutions, such as the French Academy of Sciences and the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei . His diverse range of expertise and contributions led to recognition and respect in his field. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's legacy is marked by his accomplishments in geography and his involvement in various fields [7][6]. He remained committed to his work until his death in Paris [1][2][3][4][5].

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie

Summary

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on January 3, 1810[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 19, 1897[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], numismatist[7], physicist[8], cartographer[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie…
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie died in Paris[4].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was born on January 3, 1810[3].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie died on March 19, 1897[5].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's father was Arnaud-Michel d'Abbadie d'Arrast[12].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was married to Virginie Vincent de Saint-Bonnet[13].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie held citizenship in France[14].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as an explorer[6].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as a numismatist[7].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as a physicist[8].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as a cartographer[9].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as an archaeologist[10].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as a politician[15].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's field of work was geography[16].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie held the position of Mayor of Hendaye[17].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[22].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie is recorded as male[24].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's family is recorded as Q124367016[26].
  • Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie is associated with the Euskal Pizkundea movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie… he was born on January 3, 1810[3]. His father was Arnaud-Michel d'Abbadie d'Arrast[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], numismatist[7], physicist[8], cartographer[9], archaeologist[10], and politician[15]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's field of work was geography[16]. Positions held include Mayor of Hendaye[17] and president of the French Academy of Sciences[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20], a science award[30], in France[31], founded in 1829[32].

Personal Life

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was married to Virginie Vincent de Saint-Bonnet[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie died on March 19, 1897[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie born?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie die?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's parents?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's father was Arnaud-Michel d'Abbadie d'Arrast[12].

Who was Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie married to?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's spouses include Virginie Vincent de Saint-Bonnet[13].

What did Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie do for work?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as explorer[6], numismatist[7], physicist[8], cartographer[9], and archaeologist[10].

What awards did Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . chateau-abbadia.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . hendayebidassoa.canalblog.com. Retrieved . hendayebidassoa.canalblog.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . French Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [26] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . academie-sciences.fr. Retrieved . academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . chateau-abbadia.fr. Retrieved . chateau-abbadia.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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