François-Désiré Mathieu

Catholic cardinal (1839-1908)
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François-Désiré Mathieu

Summary

François-Désiré Mathieu is a human[1]. Born in France[2], he… he was born on May 27, 1839[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 26, 1908[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], historian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • François-Désiré Mathieu's place of birth was France[2].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's place of birth was Einville-au-Jard[10].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu died in London[4].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu was born on May 27, 1839[3].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu died on October 26, 1908[5].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu held citizenship in France[11].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's professions included historian[7].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu held the position of archbishop of Toulouse[12].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu held the position of cardinal[13].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[14].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu held the position of bishop of Angers[15].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu held the position of seat 36 of the Académie française[16].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's education included a stint at Université de Nancy[17].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu received the Grand Prix Gobert[18].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu was a member of Académie Française[19].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)[20].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu was a member of Consistori del Gay Saber[21].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu is recorded as male[23].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's Commons category is recorded as François-Désiré Mathieu[25].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's family name is recorded as Mathieu[26].
  • François-Désiré Mathieu's given name is recorded as François[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include France[2], a sovereign state[28], in France[29], founded in 0843[30] and Einville-au-Jard[10], a commune of France[31], in France[32]. François-Désiré Mathieu was born on May 27, 1839[3].

Education

François-Désiré Mathieu's education included a stint at Université de Nancy[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], historian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include archbishop of Toulouse[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33], founded in 1318[34]; cardinal[13], a title[35]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[14], a position[36]; bishop of Angers[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37]; and seat 36 of the Académie française[16], a seat of a scientific academy[38].

Recognition

François-Désiré Mathieu received the Grand Prix Gobert[18].

Personal Life

François-Désiré Mathieu's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

François-Désiré Mathieu died on October 26, 1908[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

François-Désiré Mathieu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was François-Désiré Mathieu born?

François-Désiré Mathieu was born in France[2].

Where did François-Désiré Mathieu die?

François-Désiré Mathieu passed away in London[4].

What did François-Désiré Mathieu do for work?

François-Désiré Mathieu worked as Catholic priest[6], historian[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did François-Désiré Mathieu go to school?

François-Désiré Mathieu was educated at Université de Nancy[17].

What awards did François-Désiré Mathieu receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix Gobert[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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