Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange

French philologist (1610–1688)
Person human Q442240
Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange
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Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange

Summary

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange is a human[1]. He was born in Amiens[2]. He was born on December 18, 1610[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 23, 1688[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], grammarian[7], historian[8], lawyer[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's place of birth was Amiens[2].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange died in Paris[4].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange was born on December 18, 1610[3].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange was born on 1610[12].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange died on October 23, 1688[5].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange died on 1688[13].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's native language[15].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's professions included grammarian[7].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange worked as a historian[8].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's professions included writer[10].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's professions included philologist[16].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange held the position of Trésorier de France[17].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange was educated at Old University of Orléans[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange is Glossarium ad scriptores mediae et infimae latinitatis[19].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange is recorded as male[20].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's Commons category is recorded as Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange[22].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange[24].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[25].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[26].
  • Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's place of birth was Amiens[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 18, 1610[3] and 1610[12]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange was educated at Old University of Orléans[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], grammarian[7], historian[8], lawyer[9], writer[10], and philologist[16]. Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange held the position of Trésorier de France[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange is Glossarium ad scriptores mediae et infimae latinitatis[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 23, 1688[5] and 1688[13]. Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange born?

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange's place of birth was Amiens[2].

Where did Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange die?

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange died in Paris[4].

What did Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange do for work?

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange worked as lexicographer[6], grammarian[7], historian[8], lawyer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange go to school?

Charles du Fresne, sieur du Cange was educated at Old University of Orléans[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne (2nd edition, 1843-1865). wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne (2nd edition, 1843-1865). wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne (2nd edition, 1843-1865). wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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