Charles Alexandre de Calonne

French statesman and art collector (1734-1802); his collection was sold in Paris, 21-30 April 1788
Person human Q437832
Charles Alexandre de Calonne
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Charles Alexandre de Calonne

Summary

Charles Alexandre de Calonne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Douai[2]. He was born on January 20, 1734[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 29, 1802[5]. He worked as a magistrate[6], economist[7], politician[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne was born in Douai[2].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne was born on January 20, 1734[3].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne died on October 29, 1802[5].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne's father was Louis de Calonne[11].
  • Among Charles Alexandre de Calonne's spouses was Anne-Rose de Nettine[12].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne held citizenship in France[13].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne's professions included magistrate[6].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne's professions included economist[7].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne worked as a politician[8].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne worked as an art collector[9].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne held the position of Controller-General of Finances[14].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne held the position of Q66087991[15].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne held the position of Q61937182[16].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne held the position of Procureur général[17].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne's education included a stint at University of Paris[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Alexandre de Calonne is Museum Calonnianum : specification of the various articles which compose the magnificent museum of natural history[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Alexandre de Calonne is Skinner and Dyke auction Charles-Alexandre de Calonne collection, 1795[20].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne received the Officer of the Order of the Holy Spirit[21].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[22].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne received the Concours général[23].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne's noble title is recorded as viscount[26].
  • Charles Alexandre de Calonne's Commons category is recorded as Charles Alexandre de Calonne[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Douai[2], Charles Alexandre de Calonne… he was born on January 20, 1734[3]. His father was Louis de Calonne[11].

Education

Charles Alexandre de Calonne was educated at University of Paris[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include magistrate[6], economist[7], politician[8], and art collector[9]. Positions held include Controller-General of Finances[14], a position[28], in Kingdom of France[29], founded in 1661[30]; Q66087991[15]; Q61937182[16]; and Procureur général[17], a position[31], in France[32].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Museum Calonnianum : specification of the various articles which compose the magnificent museum of natural history[19], a version, edition or translation[33] and Skinner and Dyke auction Charles-Alexandre de Calonne collection, 1795[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the Holy Spirit[21], a grade of an order[34], in Kingdom of France[35]; Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[22], a grade of an order[36], in Kingdom of France[37]; and Concours général[23], a recurring event[38], in France[39], founded in 1747[40].

Personal Life

Charles Alexandre de Calonne was married to Anne-Rose de Nettine[12].

Death and Burial

Charles Alexandre de Calonne died on October 29, 1802[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Alexandre de Calonne ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (265 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Charles Alexandre de Calonne born?

Born in Douai[2], Charles Alexandre de Calonne…

Where did Charles Alexandre de Calonne die?

Charles Alexandre de Calonne died in Paris[4].

Who were Charles Alexandre de Calonne's parents?

Charles Alexandre de Calonne's father was Louis de Calonne[11].

Who was Charles Alexandre de Calonne married to?

Charles Alexandre de Calonne's spouses include Anne-Rose de Nettine[12].

What did Charles Alexandre de Calonne do for work?

Charles Alexandre de Calonne worked as magistrate[6], economist[7], politician[8], and art collector[9].

Where did Charles Alexandre de Calonne go to school?

Charles Alexandre de Calonne was educated at University of Paris[18].

What awards did Charles Alexandre de Calonne receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the Holy Spirit[21], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[22], and Concours général[23].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . man8rove.com. man8rove.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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