Dezallier d'Argenville

French naturalist and writer (1680-1765)
Person human Q585422
Dezallier d'Argenville
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Dezallier d'Argenville

Summary

Dezallier d'Argenville is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 1, 1680[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 29, 1765[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], writer[7], encyclopédistes[8], and malacologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Dezallier d'Argenville…
  • Dezallier d'Argenville died in Paris[4].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville was born on July 1, 1680[3].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville died on November 29, 1765[5].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville held citizenship in France[11].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville worked as a writer[7].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's professions included encyclopédistes[8].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville worked as a malacologist[9].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville was a member of Royal Society[13].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville was a member of Académie des belles-lettres, sciences et arts de La Rochelle[14].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville is recorded as male[15].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's Commons category is recorded as Antoine Joseph Dezallier d'Argenville[17].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's given name is recorded as Antoine[18].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's work location is recorded as Rome[19].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's work location is recorded as Paris[20].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[21].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's Commons Creator page is recorded as Dezallier d'Argenville[23].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': "Antoine Joseph Dezallier d'Argenville"}[24].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1700[25].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1765[26].
  • Dezallier d'Argenville's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Dezallier d'Argenville was born in Paris[2]. He was born on July 1, 1680[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], writer[7], encyclopédistes[8], and malacologist[9].

Recognition

Dezallier d'Argenville received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

Death and Burial

Dezallier d'Argenville died on November 29, 1765[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Dezallier d'Argenville ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Dezallier d'Argenville born?

Dezallier d'Argenville was born in Paris[2].

Where did Dezallier d'Argenville die?

Dezallier d'Argenville passed away in Paris[4].

What did Dezallier d'Argenville do for work?

Dezallier d'Argenville worked as naturalist[6], writer[7], encyclopédistes[8], and malacologist[9].

What awards did Dezallier d'Argenville receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation naturalist, writer, encyclopédistes +1
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