Désiré Charnay

French archaeologist and photographer (1828–1915)
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Désiré Charnay

Summary

Désiré Charnay is a human[1]. He was born in Fleurie[2]. He was born on May 2, 1828[3]. He passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 24, 1915[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], photographer[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Désiré Charnay was born in Fleurie[2].
  • Désiré Charnay passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Désiré Charnay was born on May 2, 1828[3].
  • Désiré Charnay died on October 24, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Désiré Charnay held citizenship in France[13].
  • Désiré Charnay worked as an explorer[6].
  • Désiré Charnay worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Désiré Charnay worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Désiré Charnay's professions included photographer[9].
  • Désiré Charnay's professions included translator[10].
  • Désiré Charnay worked as a world traveler[14].
  • Désiré Charnay's field of work was travel[15].
  • Désiré Charnay's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • Désiré Charnay's field of work was photography[17].
  • Désiré Charnay's education included a stint at Lycée Charlemagne[18].
  • Désiré Charnay received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Désiré Charnay is recorded as male[20].
  • Désiré Charnay's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Désiré Charnay's Commons category is recorded as Désiré Charnay[22].
  • Désiré Charnay's family name is recorded as Charnay[23].
  • Désiré Charnay's given name is recorded as Désiré[24].
  • Désiré Charnay's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[25].
  • Désiré Charnay's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Désiré Charnay's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fleurie[2], Désiré Charnay… he was born on May 2, 1828[3].

Education

Désiré Charnay was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], photographer[9], translator[10], and world traveler[14]. Fields of work include travel[15]; archaeology[16], an academic discipline[28]; and photography[17], an artistic technique[29].

Recognition

Désiré Charnay received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Désiré Charnay died on October 24, 1915[5]. He died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Désiré Charnay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Désiré Charnay born?

Désiré Charnay was born in Fleurie[2].

Where did Désiré Charnay die?

Désiré Charnay passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Désiré Charnay do for work?

Désiré Charnay worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], archaeologist[8], photographer[9], and translator[10].

Where did Désiré Charnay go to school?

Désiré Charnay was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[18].

What awards did Désiré Charnay receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Field of work
    Place of death 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris
    Has works in the collection Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art +6
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