Henri de Boulainvilliers

French historian, writer and noble
Person human Q1035338
Henri de Boulainvilliers
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Summary

Henri de Boulainvilliers was born on October 21, 1658[1], in Saint-Saire[2]. He died on January 23, 1722[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a historian[5], astrologer[6], and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (514 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Suzanne Marie Henriette de Boulainvilliers[9]
  • Country of citizenship: France[10]
  • Educated at: College of Juilly[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Noble title: count[13]
  • Commons category: Henri de Boulainvilliers[14]
  • Given name: Henri[15]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[16], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[17], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20], The Catholic Encyclopedia[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
  • Name in native language: Henri de Boulainvilliers[23]
  • Writing language: French[24]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Henri de Boulainvilliers include 8521 Boulainvilliers[26], an asteroid[27].

Why It Matters

Henri de Boulainvilliers has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for him include 8521 Boulainvilliers[26], an asteroid[27].

FAQs

Where was Henri de Boulainvilliers born?

Henri de Boulainvilliers's place of birth was Saint-Saire[2].

Where did Henri de Boulainvilliers die?

Henri de Boulainvilliers passed away in Paris[4].

What did Henri de Boulainvilliers do for work?

Henri de Boulainvilliers worked as a historian[5], astrologer[6], and philosopher[7].

Where did Henri de Boulainvilliers go to school?

Henri de Boulainvilliers was educated at College of Juilly[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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