Charles Batteux

French philosopher
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Charles Batteux

Summary

Charles Batteux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vouziers[2]. He was born on May 6, 1713[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on July 14, 1780[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], translator[9], and cleric[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Batteux's place of birth was Vouziers[2].
  • Charles Batteux died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Batteux was born on May 6, 1713[3].
  • Charles Batteux died on July 14, 1780[5].
  • Charles Batteux held citizenship in France[12].
  • Charles Batteux's professions included art historian[6].
  • Charles Batteux worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Charles Batteux's professions included professor[8].
  • Charles Batteux's professions included translator[9].
  • Charles Batteux's professions included cleric[10].
  • Charles Batteux's professions included latinist[13].
  • Charles Batteux held the position of seat 37 of the Académie française[14].
  • Charles Batteux was employed by Collège de France[15].
  • Charles Batteux was a member of Académie Française[16].
  • Charles Batteux was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[17].
  • Charles Batteux's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Charles Batteux is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Batteux's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Batteux's Commons category is recorded as Charles Batteux[21].
  • Charles Batteux's family name is recorded as Batteux[22].
  • Charles Batteux's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles Batteux's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[24].
  • Charles Batteux's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[25].
  • Charles Batteux's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Charles Batteux's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Batteux was born in Vouziers[2]. He was born on May 6, 1713[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], translator[9], cleric[10], and latinist[13]. Charles Batteux was employed by Collège de France[15]. He held the position of seat 37 of the Académie française[14].

Personal Life

Charles Batteux's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Charles Batteux died on July 14, 1780[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Batteux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles Batteux born?

Charles Batteux was born in Vouziers[2].

Where did Charles Batteux die?

Charles Batteux passed away in Paris[4].

What did Charles Batteux do for work?

Charles Batteux worked as art historian[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], translator[9], and cleric[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . list of professors at Collège de France. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . La France savante. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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