Augustin Barruel

French publicist and Jesuit priest (1741–1820)
Person human Q721700
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Augustin Barruel

Summary

Augustin Barruel is a human[1]. Born in Villeneuve-de-Berg[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1741[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 5, 1820[5]. He worked as an essayist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], translator[9], and priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Augustin Barruel was born in Villeneuve-de-Berg[2].
  • Augustin Barruel passed away in Paris[4].
  • Augustin Barruel was born on October 2, 1741[3].
  • Augustin Barruel died on October 5, 1820[5].
  • Augustin Barruel held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Augustin Barruel's native language[13].
  • Augustin Barruel's professions included essayist[6].
  • Augustin Barruel's professions included writer[7].
  • Augustin Barruel's professions included journalist[8].
  • Augustin Barruel worked as a translator[9].
  • Augustin Barruel worked as a priest[10].
  • Among Augustin Barruel's employers was Theresian Military Academy[14].
  • Augustin Barruel was educated at Collège de France[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Augustin Barruel is Memoirs Illustrating the History of Jacobinism[16].
  • Augustin Barruel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Augustin Barruel is recorded as male[18].
  • Augustin Barruel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Augustin Barruel's Commons category is recorded as Augustin Barruel[20].
  • Augustin Barruel's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[21].
  • Augustin Barruel's family name is recorded as Barruel[22].
  • Augustin Barruel's given name is recorded as Augustin[23].
  • Augustin Barruel's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[24].
  • Augustin Barruel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Augustin Barruel's Commons Creator page is recorded as Augustin Barruel[26].
  • Augustin Barruel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Augustin Barruel'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Augustin Barruel's place of birth was Villeneuve-de-Berg[2]. He was born on October 2, 1741[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Augustin Barruel was educated at Collège de France[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include essayist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], translator[9], and priest[10]. Augustin Barruel was employed by Theresian Military Academy[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Augustin Barruel is Memoirs Illustrating the History of Jacobinism[16].

Personal Life

Augustin Barruel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Augustin Barruel died on October 5, 1820[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Augustin Barruel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Memoirs Illustrating the History of Jacobinism[30], a written work[31].

FAQs

Where was Augustin Barruel born?

Augustin Barruel's place of birth was Villeneuve-de-Berg[2].

Where did Augustin Barruel die?

Augustin Barruel died in Paris[4].

What did Augustin Barruel do for work?

Augustin Barruel worked as essayist[6], writer[7], journalist[8], translator[9], and priest[10].

Where did Augustin Barruel go to school?

Augustin Barruel was educated at Collège de France[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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