Désiré Charnay

French archaeologist and photographer (1828–1915)
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

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] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15w ago · Elenadbv · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Désiré
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    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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