Désiré Nisard

French author and literary critic (1806-1888)
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Désiré Nisard

Summary

Désiré Nisard is a human[1]. Born in Châtillon-sur-Seine[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1806[3]. He died in Sanremo[4]. He died on March 27, 1888[5]. He worked as a politician[6], literary historian[7], historian[8], writer[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Désiré Nisard was born in Châtillon-sur-Seine[2].
  • Désiré Nisard passed away in Sanremo[4].
  • Désiré Nisard was born on March 20, 1806[3].
  • Désiré Nisard died on March 27, 1888[5].
  • Désiré Nisard died on March 25, 1888[12].
  • Désiré Nisard died on March 24, 1888[13].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Désiré Nisard's father was Hilaire François Alexandre Nisard[15].
  • A child of Désiré Nisard was Marie Nisard[16].
  • Désiré Nisard held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Désiré Nisard's native language[18].
  • Désiré Nisard worked as a politician[6].
  • Désiré Nisard's professions included literary historian[7].
  • Désiré Nisard worked as a historian[8].
  • Désiré Nisard's professions included writer[9].
  • Désiré Nisard's professions included professor[10].
  • Désiré Nisard's professions included literary critic[19].
  • Désiré Nisard held the position of Second Empire senator[20].
  • Désiré Nisard held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[21].
  • Désiré Nisard held the position of seat 39 of the Académie française[22].
  • Désiré Nisard held the position of Member of the Chamber of Deputies[23].
  • Désiré Nisard held the position of Member of the Chamber of Deputies[24].
  • Désiré Nisard was employed by Collège de France[25].
  • Désiré Nisard received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Désiré Nisard received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[27].

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Origins and Family

Désiré Nisard's place of birth was Châtillon-sur-Seine[2]. He was born on March 20, 1806[3]. His father was Hilaire François Alexandre Nisard[15]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], literary historian[7], historian[8], writer[9], professor[10], and literary critic[19]. Désiré Nisard was employed by Collège de France[25]. Positions held include Second Empire senator[20], director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[21], seat 39 of the Académie française[22], and Member of the Chamber of Deputies[23]. He supervised Gustave d'Hughes as a doctoral student[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[29], in France[30] and Knight of the Order of Leopold[27], a grade of an order[31], in Belgium[32].

Personal Life

A child of Désiré Nisard was Marie Nisard[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 27, 1888[5], March 25, 1888[12], and March 24, 1888[13]. Désiré Nisard died in Sanremo[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Désiré Nisard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Désiré Nisard born?

Born in Châtillon-sur-Seine[2], Désiré Nisard…

Where did Désiré Nisard die?

Désiré Nisard died in Sanremo[4].

Who were Désiré Nisard's parents?

Désiré Nisard's father was Hilaire François Alexandre Nisard[15].

What did Désiré Nisard do for work?

Désiré Nisard worked as politician[6], literary historian[7], historian[8], writer[9], and professor[10].

What awards did Désiré Nisard receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[26] and Knight of the Order of Leopold[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . senat.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . senat.fr. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Redba granada authority id ['127609', '127612']
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, literary historian, historian +5
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  3. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Contributed to creative work Revue des Deux Mondes
    Award received
    Doctoral student Gustave d'Hughes
    Sibling Charles Nisard, Auguste Nisard
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