François Guizot
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Summary
François Guizot was born on October 4, 1787[1], in Nîmes[2]. He died on September 12, 1874[3], in Abbey of Val-Richer[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], historian[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,784 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1787[11]
- Date of death: 1874[12], October 12, 1874[13]
- Place of burial: Saint-Ouen-le-Pin[14]
- Father: André Guizot[15]
- Mother: Élisabeth-Sophie Bonicel[16]
- Spouse: Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline Guizot[17], Marguerite Guizot[18]
- Child: Pauline de Witt[19], Guillaume Guizot[20], Henriette Guizot de Witt[21]
- Country of citizenship: France[22]
- Occupation: literary critic[23]
- Position held: member of the general council[24], ambassador[25], head of government of France[26], member of the French National Assembly[27], member of the Académie française[28]
- Employer: University of Paris[29]
- Educated at: University of Geneva[30]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[32], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[33], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[35], Order of Saint Januarius[36], Order of the Golden Fleece[37], Order of the Elephant[38]
- Member of: Académie Française[39], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[40], German Archaeological Institute[41], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[42], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[43], Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[44], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[45], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[46], Société de l’histoire de France[47], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[48], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[49], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[50], Academy of Sciences of Turin[51], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[52]
- Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[53]
- Sex or gender: male[54]
- Member of political party: Orléanism[55]
- Movement: liberalism[56]
- Commons category: François Guizot[57]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[58]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for François Guizot include Guizot Prize[59], a literary award[60], in France[61], founded in 1875[62].
Why It Matters
François Guizot has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Entities named for him include Guizot Prize[59], a literary award[60], in France[61], founded in 1875[62].
FAQs
Where was François Guizot born?
François Guizot was born in Nîmes[2].
Where did François Guizot die?
François Guizot passed away in Abbey of Val-Richer[4].
Who were François Guizot's parents?
François Guizot's father was André Guizot[15]. François Guizot's mother was Élisabeth-Sophie Bonicel[16].
Who was François Guizot married to?
François Guizot's spouses include Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline Guizot[17] and Marguerite Guizot[18].
What did François Guizot do for work?
François Guizot worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], historian[7], translator[8], and writer[9].
Where did François Guizot go to school?
François Guizot was educated at University of Geneva[30].
What awards did François Guizot receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[32], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[33], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34].