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Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target

French lawyer and politician
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Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target

Summary

Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1733[3]. He died in Les Molières[4]. He died on September 9, 1806[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target was born in Paris[2].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target died in Les Molières[4].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target was born on December 17, 1733[3].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target died on September 9, 1806[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target was Louis-Ange-Guy Target[10].
  • A child of Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target was Q115519891[11].
  • A child of Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target was Q115520013[12].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target held citizenship in France[13].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's professions included politician[6].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's professions included jurist[7].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target held the position of deputy to the Estates-General of 1789[14].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target held the position of seat 15 of the Académie française[15].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target held the position of President of the National Legislative Assembly[16].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target held the position of Member of the Court of Cassation[17].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target was a member of Académie Française[19].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target was a member of Institut de France[20].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target is recorded as male[21].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target is associated with the jansenism movement[23].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's Commons category is recorded as Guy-Jean-Baptiste Target[24].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's family name is recorded as Target[25].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's pseudonym is recorded as Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target[26].
  • Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's work location is recorded as Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target… he was born on December 17, 1733[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and jurist[7]. Positions held include deputy to the Estates-General of 1789[14]; seat 15 of the Académie française[15], a seat of a scientific academy[28]; President of the National Legislative Assembly[16]; and Member of the Court of Cassation[17].

Recognition

Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Personal Life

Children include Louis-Ange-Guy Target[10], a lawyer[29], 1792–1842[30], of France[31]; Q115519891[11], 1795–1878[32], of France[33]; and Q115520013[12].

Death and Burial

Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target died on September 9, 1806[5]. He died in Les Molières[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target born?

Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target die?

Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target passed away in Les Molières[4].

What did Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target do for work?

Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target worked as politician[6] and jurist[7].

What awards did Gui-Jean-Baptiste Target receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Related Entities

France

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Child → Louis-Ange-Guy Target, Q115519891, Q115520013
    Place of burial → Père Lachaise Cemetery
    Country of citizenship → France
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P1871]]: cnp00456268, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257929|batch #257929]]"
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