Benjamin Constant

French-Swiss politician, writer on politics and religion (1767-1830)
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Benjamin Constant
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Benjamin Constant

Summary

Benjamin Constant is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lausanne[2]. He was born on October 25, 1767[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 8, 1830[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], diarist[9], and scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Constant's place of birth was Lausanne[2].
  • Benjamin Constant passed away in Paris[4].
  • Benjamin Constant was born on October 25, 1767[3].
  • Benjamin Constant was born on January 1, 1767[12].
  • Benjamin Constant died on December 8, 1830[5].
  • Benjamin Constant died on January 1, 1830[13].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].
  • Benjamin Constant's father was Juste de Constant Rebecque (1726-1812)[15].
  • Benjamin Constant was married to Charlotte Constant de Rebecque (1769-1845)[16].
  • Benjamin Constant held citizenship in Switzerland[17].
  • Benjamin Constant held citizenship in France[18].
  • Benjamin Constant worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Benjamin Constant worked as a politician[7].
  • Benjamin Constant's professions included writer[8].
  • Benjamin Constant worked as a diarist[9].
  • Benjamin Constant's professions included scientist[10].
  • Benjamin Constant held the position of Member of the Chambre des députés des départements[19].
  • Benjamin Constant held the position of Member of the Chambre des députés des départements[20].
  • Benjamin Constant held the position of Member of the Chambre des députés des départements[21].
  • Benjamin Constant held the position of Member of the Chamber of Deputies[22].
  • Benjamin Constant's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Benjamin Constant is Adolphe[24].
  • Benjamin Constant received the Q130762055[25].
  • Benjamin Constant's religion is recorded as reformed[26].
  • Benjamin Constant is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lausanne[2], Benjamin Constant… Recorded date of birth include October 25, 1767[3] and January 1, 1767[12]. His father was Juste de Constant Rebecque (1726-1812)[15].

Education

Benjamin Constant was educated at University of Edinburgh[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], diarist[9], and scientist[10]. Positions held include Member of the Chambre des députés des départements[19] and Member of the Chamber of Deputies[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Benjamin Constant is Adolphe[24].

Recognition

Benjamin Constant received the Q130762055[25].

Personal Life

Among Benjamin Constant's spouses was Charlotte Constant de Rebecque (1769-1845)[16]. His religion is recorded as reformed[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 8, 1830[5] and January 1, 1830[13]. Benjamin Constant passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Constant ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Juan Bautista Alberdi[30], a writer[31], 1810–1884[32], of Argentina[33], specialised in politics[34].

Works attributed to him include Adolphe[35], a written work[36], founded in 1806[37].

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Constant born?

Born in Lausanne[2], Benjamin Constant…

Where did Benjamin Constant die?

Benjamin Constant passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Benjamin Constant's parents?

Benjamin Constant's father was Juste de Constant Rebecque (1726-1812)[15].

Who was Benjamin Constant married to?

Benjamin Constant's spouses include Charlotte Constant de Rebecque (1769-1845)[16].

What did Benjamin Constant do for work?

Benjamin Constant worked as philosopher[6], politician[7], writer[8], diarist[9], and scientist[10].

Where did Benjamin Constant go to school?

Benjamin Constant was educated at University of Edinburgh[23].

What awards did Benjamin Constant receive?

Honors received include Q130762055[25].

Who did Benjamin Constant influence?

Benjamin Constant has been cited as an influence by Juan Bautista Alberdi[30].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . Le Père Lachaise historique, monumental et biographique. wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Le Monde. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . 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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