Eugène Despois

French translator (1818–1876)
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Eugène Despois

Summary

Eugène Despois is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on December 25, 1818[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on September 23, 1876[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Eugène Despois…
  • Born in former 10th arrondissement of Paris[11], Eugène Despois…
  • Eugène Despois passed away in Paris[4].
  • Eugène Despois died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Eugène Despois was born on December 25, 1818[3].
  • Eugène Despois was born on December 23, 1818[13].
  • Eugène Despois died on September 23, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Eugène Despois's father was André-Jean-Antoine Despois[15].
  • Eugène Despois's mother was Eugénie Despois[16].
  • Eugène Despois held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Eugène Despois's native language[18].
  • Eugène Despois worked as a linguist[6].
  • Eugène Despois's professions included journalist[7].
  • Eugène Despois worked as a translator[8].
  • Eugène Despois worked as a writer[9].
  • Eugène Despois's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • Eugène Despois is recorded as male[20].
  • Eugène Despois's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Eugène Despois's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Despois[22].
  • Eugène Despois's family name is recorded as Despois[23].
  • Eugène Despois's given name is recorded as Eugène[24].
  • Eugène Despois's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Eugène Despois's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Eugène Despois's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Eugène André Despois'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and former 10th arrondissement of Paris[11], a former arrondissement of Paris[31], in France[32], founded in 1795[33]. Recorded date of birth include December 25, 1818[3] and December 23, 1818[13]. Eugène Despois's father was André-Jean-Antoine Despois[15]. His mother was Eugénie Despois[16]. French was his native language[18].

Education

Eugène Despois's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], and writer[9].

Death and Burial

Eugène Despois died on September 23, 1876[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[34], in France[35], founded in -0300[36] and 5th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[37], in France[38], founded in 1860[39]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Eugène Despois has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Despois born?

Eugène Despois was born in Paris[2].

Where did Eugène Despois die?

Eugène Despois died in Paris[4].

Who were Eugène Despois's parents?

Eugène Despois's father was André-Jean-Antoine Despois[15]. Eugène Despois's mother was Eugénie Despois[16].

What did Eugène Despois do for work?

Eugène Despois worked as linguist[6], journalist[7], translator[8], and writer[9].

Where did Eugène Despois go to school?

Eugène Despois was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . archives.paris.fr. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . archives.paris.fr. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Persée. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . archives.paris.fr. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, journalist, translator +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Native language French
    Family name Despois
    Educated at
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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