Camille Desmoulins

French journalist, politician and revolutionary (1760-1794)
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Camille Desmoulins
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Camille Desmoulins

Summary

Camille Desmoulins is a human[1]. He was born in Guise[2]. He was born on March 2, 1760[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 5, 1794[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,081 views/month, #6,903 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Camille Desmoulins was born in Guise[2].
  • Camille Desmoulins died in Paris[4].
  • Camille Desmoulins was born on March 2, 1760[3].
  • Camille Desmoulins died on April 5, 1794[5].
  • Camille Desmoulins is buried at Errancis Cemetery[10].
  • Camille Desmoulins is buried at Catacombs of Paris[11].
  • Camille Desmoulins was married to Lucile Desmoulins[12].
  • Camille Desmoulins held citizenship in France[13].
  • Camille Desmoulins's professions included journalist[6].
  • Camille Desmoulins worked as a politician[7].
  • Camille Desmoulins's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Camille Desmoulins held the position of member of the French National Assembly[14].
  • Camille Desmoulins's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].
  • Camille Desmoulins received the Concours général[16].
  • Camille Desmoulins is recorded as male[17].
  • Camille Desmoulins's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Camille Desmoulins was affiliated with the Cordeliers[19].
  • Camille Desmoulins's Commons category is recorded as Camille Desmoulins[20].
  • The cause of death was decapitation[21].
  • Camille Desmoulins's family name is recorded as Desmoulins[22].
  • Camille Desmoulins's given name is recorded as Camille[23].
  • Camille Desmoulins's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Camille Desmoulins[24].
  • Camille Desmoulins's Commons gallery is recorded as Camille Desmoulins[25].
  • Camille Desmoulins's work location is recorded as Paris[26].
  • Camille Desmoulins's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Camille Desmoulins was born in Guise[2]. He was born on March 2, 1760[3].

Education

Camille Desmoulins was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8]. Camille Desmoulins held the position of member of the French National Assembly[14].

Recognition

Camille Desmoulins received the Concours général[16].

Personal Life

Camille Desmoulins was married to Lucile Desmoulins[12]. He was affiliated with the Cordeliers[19].

Death and Burial

Camille Desmoulins died on April 5, 1794[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[21]. Recorded place of burial include Errancis Cemetery[10] and Catacombs of Paris[11].

Why It Matters

Camille Desmoulins ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,081 views/month, #6,903 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Camille Desmoulins born?

Camille Desmoulins was born in Guise[2].

Where did Camille Desmoulins die?

Camille Desmoulins passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Camille Desmoulins married to?

Camille Desmoulins's spouses include Lucile Desmoulins[12].

What did Camille Desmoulins do for work?

Camille Desmoulins worked as journalist[6], politician[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Camille Desmoulins go to school?

Camille Desmoulins was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].

What awards did Camille Desmoulins receive?

Honors received include Concours général[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Birth name Lucie Simplice Camille Benoit Desmoulins
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/34860|batch #34860]]: add P1810 to P8034"
  2. 8d ago · William C. Minor · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Q95241548
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P40]]: [[Q95241548]]"
  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Guise
    Educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand
    Aliases
    Cause of death decapitation
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
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