Eugène Simon

French naturalist and arachnologist (1848–1924)
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Eugène Simon

Summary

Eugène Simon is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on April 30, 1848[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 17, 1924[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], entomologist[7], arachnologist[8], ornithologist[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Simon's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Eugène Simon passed away in Paris[4].
  • Eugène Simon was born on April 30, 1848[3].
  • Eugène Simon died on November 17, 1924[5].
  • Eugène Simon held citizenship in France[12].
  • Eugène Simon worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Eugène Simon's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Eugène Simon's professions included arachnologist[8].
  • Eugène Simon's professions included ornithologist[9].
  • Eugène Simon's professions included naturalist[10].
  • Eugène Simon's professions included botanist[13].
  • Eugène Simon's field of work was arachnology[14].
  • Eugène Simon's field of work was ornithology[15].
  • Among Eugène Simon's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[16].
  • Eugène Simon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Eugène Simon was a member of Société zoologique de France[18].
  • Eugène Simon was a member of French Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Eugène Simon was a member of Société entomologique de France[20].
  • Eugène Simon is recorded as male[21].
  • Eugène Simon's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Eugène Simon's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Simon[23].
  • Eugène Simon's residence is recorded as France[24].
  • Eugène Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[25].
  • Eugène Simon's given name is recorded as Eugène[26].
  • Eugène Simon's author citation is recorded as Simon[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène Simon was born in Paris[2]. He was born on April 30, 1848[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], entomologist[7], arachnologist[8], ornithologist[9], naturalist[10], and botanist[13]. Fields of work include arachnology[14], a branch of zoology[28] and ornithology[15], a branch of zoology[29]. Among Eugène Simon's employers was Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[16].

Recognition

Eugène Simon received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].

Death and Burial

Eugène Simon died on November 17, 1924[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eugène Simon include Pochyta simoni[30], a taxon[31] and Eugene Simon Award[32], an award[33].

Why It Matters

Eugène Simon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Entities named for him include Pochyta simoni[30], a taxon[31] and Eugene Simon Award[32], an award[33].

FAQs

Where was Eugène Simon born?

Eugène Simon's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Eugène Simon die?

Eugène Simon died in Paris[4].

What did Eugène Simon do for work?

Eugène Simon worked as zoologist[6], entomologist[7], arachnologist[8], ornithologist[9], and naturalist[10].

What awards did Eugène Simon receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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