Ernest de Sarzec

French diplomat and archaeologist (1832–1901)
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Ernest de Sarzec
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Ernest de Sarzec

Summary

Ernest de Sarzec is a human[1]. Born in Rennes[2], he… he was born on August 11, 1832[3]. He died in Poitiers[4]. He died on May 31, 1901[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], diplomat[8], and assyriologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rennes[2], Ernest de Sarzec…
  • Ernest de Sarzec died in Poitiers[4].
  • Ernest de Sarzec was born on August 11, 1832[3].
  • Ernest de Sarzec died on May 31, 1901[5].
  • Ernest de Sarzec held citizenship in France[11].
  • Ernest de Sarzec worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Ernest de Sarzec worked as an assyriologist[9].
  • Ernest de Sarzec received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Ernest de Sarzec is recorded as male[13].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's Commons category is recorded as Ernest de Sarzec[15].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's given name is recorded as Ernest[16].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[17].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Gustave Charles Ernest Chocquin'}[18].
  • Ernest de Sarzec's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Ernest de Sarzec'}[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rennes[2], Ernest de Sarzec… he was born on August 11, 1832[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], diplomat[8], and assyriologist[9].

Recognition

Ernest de Sarzec received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].

Death and Burial

Ernest de Sarzec died on May 31, 1901[5]. He passed away in Poitiers[4].

Why It Matters

Ernest de Sarzec ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

He is credited with the discovery of Stele of the Vultures[22], a sculpture[23], founded in -2460[24]; Gudea cylinders[25], an inscription[26], founded in -2200[27]; Vase of Entemena[28], a vase[29], founded in -2400[30]; and Spear of Lugal[31], a spear[32], founded in -2600[33].

FAQs

Where was Ernest de Sarzec born?

Ernest de Sarzec's place of birth was Rennes[2].

Where did Ernest de Sarzec die?

Ernest de Sarzec passed away in Poitiers[4].

What did Ernest de Sarzec do for work?

Ernest de Sarzec worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], diplomat[8], and assyriologist[9].

What awards did Ernest de Sarzec receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].

What did Ernest de Sarzec discover?

Ernest de Sarzec is credited as discoverer of Stele of the Vultures[22], Gudea cylinders[25], Vase of Entemena[28], and Spear of Lugal[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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