François Clément Sauvage

French geologist (1814-1872)
Person human Q520616
François Clément Sauvage
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François Clément Sauvage

Summary

François Clément Sauvage is a human[1]. He was born in Sedan[2]. He was born on April 4, 1814[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on November 11, 1872[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and geologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • François Clément Sauvage was born in Sedan[2].
  • François Clément Sauvage passed away in Paris[4].
  • François Clément Sauvage was born on April 4, 1814[3].
  • François Clément Sauvage died on November 11, 1872[5].
  • François Clément Sauvage held citizenship in France[9].
  • French was François Clément Sauvage's native language[10].
  • François Clément Sauvage worked as a politician[6].
  • François Clément Sauvage worked as a geologist[7].
  • François Clément Sauvage held the position of Member of parliament for the Seine[11].
  • François Clément Sauvage was educated at École polytechnique[12].
  • François Clément Sauvage's education included a stint at Mines ParisTech[13].
  • François Clément Sauvage received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • François Clément Sauvage received the 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[15].
  • François Clément Sauvage is recorded as male[16].
  • François Clément Sauvage's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • François Clément Sauvage's Commons category is recorded as François Clément Sauvage[18].
  • François Clément Sauvage's family name is recorded as Sauvage[19].
  • François Clément Sauvage's given name is recorded as François[20].
  • François Clément Sauvage's work location is recorded as Paris[21].
  • François Clément Sauvage's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • François Clément Sauvage's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'François Clément Sauvage'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sedan[2], François Clément Sauvage… he was born on April 4, 1814[3]. French was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[12], a grande école[24], in France[25], founded in 1794[26], headquartered in Palaiseau[27] and Mines ParisTech[13], an engineering college[28], in France[29], founded in 1783[30], headquartered in Hôtel de Vendôme[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and geologist[7]. François Clément Sauvage held the position of Member of parliament for the Seine[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[32], in France[33] and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[15], an inscription[34], in France[35], founded in 1887[36].

Death and Burial

François Clément Sauvage died on November 11, 1872[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

François Clément Sauvage has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was François Clément Sauvage born?

François Clément Sauvage's place of birth was Sedan[2].

Where did François Clément Sauvage die?

François Clément Sauvage passed away in Paris[4].

What did François Clément Sauvage do for work?

François Clément Sauvage worked as politician[6] and geologist[7].

Where did François Clément Sauvage go to school?

François Clément Sauvage was educated at École polytechnique[12] and Mines ParisTech[13].

What awards did François Clément Sauvage receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[14] and 72 names on the Eiffel Tower[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . toureiffel.paris. toureiffel.paris. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, geologist
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Member of parliament for the Seine
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Country of citizenship France
    Award received Commander of the Legion of Honour, 72 names on the Eiffel Tower
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