Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu
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Summary
Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu was born on July 2, 1738[1], in Lyon[2]. He died on August 18, 1810[3], in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], cartographer[8], and naval officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[11]
- Place of burial: Panthéon[12]
- Father: Jacques Annibal Claret de La Tourrette[13]
- Spouse: Aglaé Baconnière de Salverte[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Position held: Councillor of State[16], member of the Council of Elders[17], member of the Sénat conservateur[18]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[20]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[21], Q140198630[22], Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[23], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Noble title: count[26], Nobility of the First French Empire[27]
- Commons category: Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu[28]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[29]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[30]
- Participated in conflict: Seven Years' War[31], American Revolutionary War[32]
- Family name: Claret[33]
- Given name: Charles[34], Pierre[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
- Birth name: Charles Pierre Claret[39]
- Sibling: Marc Antoine Louis Claret de La Tourrette[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[41]
- Has works in the collection: Het Scheepvaartmuseum[42]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu include Fleurieu Peninsula[44], a peninsula[45], in Australia[46].
Why It Matters
Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Fleurieu Peninsula[44], a peninsula[45], in Australia[46].
FAQs
Where was Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu born?
Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu's place of birth was Lyon[2].
Where did Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu die?
Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu died in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who were Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu's parents?
Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu's father was Jacques Annibal Claret de La Tourrette[13].
Who was Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu married to?
Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu's spouses include Aglaé Baconnière de Salverte[14].
What did Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu do for work?
Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], politician[7], cartographer[8], and naval officer[9].
What awards did Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19] and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[20].