Charles Schefer

French historian (1820-1898)
Person human Q2960200
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Charles Schefer

Summary

Charles Schefer is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on November 16, 1820[3]. He died on March 3, 1898[4]. He worked as a historian[5], translator[6], and geographer[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Schefer was born in Paris[2].
  • Charles Schefer was born on November 16, 1820[3].
  • Charles Schefer died on March 3, 1898[4].
  • Charles Schefer held citizenship in France[9].
  • Charles Schefer's professions included historian[5].
  • Charles Schefer's professions included translator[6].
  • Charles Schefer's professions included geographer[7].
  • Charles Schefer held the position of Q114496054[10].
  • Charles Schefer's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[11].
  • Charles Schefer received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Charles Schefer received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[13].
  • Charles Schefer was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[14].
  • Charles Schefer is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Schefer's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Charles Schefer's Commons category is recorded as Charles Schefer[17].
  • Charles Schefer's archives at is recorded as Diplomatic Archives[18].
  • Charles Schefer's family name is recorded as Schefer[19].
  • Charles Schefer's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Charles Schefer's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Charles Schefer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Charles Schefer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Schefer'}[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Charles Schefer… he was born on November 16, 1820[3].

Education

Charles Schefer was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], translator[6], and geographer[7]. Charles Schefer held the position of Q114496054[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[12], a grade of an order[24], in France[25] and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[13], an award[26], in France[27].

Death and Burial

Charles Schefer died on March 3, 1898[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Schefer is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Charles Schefer born?

Charles Schefer was born in Paris[2].

What did Charles Schefer do for work?

Charles Schefer worked as historian[5], translator[6], and geographer[7].

Where did Charles Schefer go to school?

Charles Schefer was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[11].

What awards did Charles Schefer receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[12] and Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . diplomatie.gouv.fr. Retrieved . diplomatie.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, translator, geographer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/35182|batch #35182]]: add P1810 to P8034"
  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Place of birth Paris
    Given name Charles
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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