Charles Oberthür

French entomologist (1845–1924)
Person human Q485099
Charles Oberthür
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Charles Oberthür

Summary

Charles Oberthür is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rennes[2]. He was born on September 14, 1845[3]. He died in Rennes[4]. He died on June 1, 1924[5]. He worked as a lepidopterist[6], printer[7], politician[8], and lithographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Charles Oberthür's place of birth was Rennes[2].
  • Charles Oberthür died in Rennes[4].
  • Charles Oberthür was born on September 14, 1845[3].
  • Charles Oberthür died on June 1, 1924[5].
  • Burial took place at cimetière du Nord[11].
  • Charles Oberthür's father was François-Charles Oberthür[12].
  • Charles Oberthür's mother was Marie Hamelin[13].
  • Charles Oberthür was married to Louise Le Ray[14].
  • A child of Charles Oberthür was Joseph Oberthur[15].
  • A child of Charles Oberthür was Charles Oberthür[16].
  • A child of Charles Oberthür was Gustave Oberthür[17].
  • Charles Oberthür held citizenship in France[18].
  • Charles Oberthür's professions included lepidopterist[6].
  • Charles Oberthür worked as a printer[7].
  • Charles Oberthür worked as a politician[8].
  • Charles Oberthür's professions included lithographer[9].
  • Charles Oberthür's field of work was entomology[19].
  • Charles Oberthür held the position of mayor's adjunct[20].
  • Charles Oberthür received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Charles Oberthür was a member of Société des sciences naturelles de l'Ouest de la France‏[22].
  • Charles Oberthür was a member of Société entomologique de France[23].
  • Charles Oberthür was a member of Société linnéenne de Lyon[24].
  • Charles Oberthür is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles Oberthür's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles Oberthür's Commons category is recorded as Charles Oberthur[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Oberthür was born in Rennes[2]. He was born on September 14, 1845[3]. His father was François-He[12]. His mother was Marie Hamelin[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lepidopterist[6], printer[7], politician[8], and lithographer[9]. Charles Oberthür's field of work was entomology[19]. He held the position of mayor's adjunct[20].

Recognition

Charles Oberthür received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

Personal Life

Among Charles Oberthür's spouses was Louise Le Ray[14]. Children include Joseph Oberthur[15], a painter[28], 1872–1956[29], of France[30], awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[31]; he[16], an artillerist[32], 1871–1934[33]; and Gustave Oberthür[17], an architect[34], 1872–1965[35], of France[36].

Death and Burial

Charles Oberthür died on June 1, 1924[5]. He died in Rennes[4]. Burial took place at cimetière du Nord[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Oberthür ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Charles Oberthür born?

Born in Rennes[2], Charles Oberthür…

Where did Charles Oberthür die?

Charles Oberthür passed away in Rennes[4].

Who were Charles Oberthür's parents?

Charles Oberthür's father was François-Charles Oberthür[12]. Charles Oberthür's mother was Marie Hamelin[13].

Who was Charles Oberthür married to?

Charles Oberthür's spouses include Louise Le Ray[14].

What did Charles Oberthür do for work?

Charles Oberthür worked as lepidopterist[6], printer[7], politician[8], and lithographer[9].

What awards did Charles Oberthür receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lepidopterist, printer, politician +1
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received Knight of the Legion of Honour
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