Henri Estienne

16th century French printer and classical scholar
Person human Q664748
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Summary

Henri Estienne is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1528[3]. He died in Lyon[4]. He died on March 1598[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], printer[7], translator[8], classical philologist[9], and humanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henri Estienne's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Henri Estienne passed away in Lyon[4].
  • Henri Estienne was born on January 1, 1528[3].
  • Henri Estienne was born on 1531[12].
  • Henri Estienne died on March 1598[5].
  • Henri Estienne's father was Robert Estienne[13].
  • A child of Henri Estienne was Paul Estienne[14].
  • Henri Estienne held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[15].
  • Henri Estienne held citizenship in France[16].
  • Henri Estienne's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Henri Estienne worked as a printer[7].
  • Henri Estienne's professions included translator[8].
  • Henri Estienne's professions included classical philologist[9].
  • Henri Estienne's professions included humanist[10].
  • Henri Estienne's professions included philologist[17].
  • Henri Estienne was educated at University of Paris[18].
  • Henri Estienne is recorded as male[19].
  • Henri Estienne's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henri Estienne's family is recorded as Estienne family[21].
  • Henri Estienne's Commons category is recorded as Henri Estienne[22].
  • Henri Estienne's family name is recorded as Estienne[23].
  • Henri Estienne's given name is recorded as Henri[24].
  • Henri Estienne's work location is recorded as Lyon[25].
  • Henri Estienne's work location is recorded as Geneva[26].
  • Henri Estienne's work location is recorded as Paris[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Estienne's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1528[3] and 1531[12]. His father was Robert Estienne[13].

Education

Henri Estienne was educated at University of Paris[18]. Studied under Pierre Danes[28], a professor[29], 1497–1577[30], of France[31]; Adrianus Turnebus[32], a printer[33], 1512–1565[34], of France[35]; and Jacques Tusan[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], printer[7], translator[8], classical philologist[9], humanist[10], and philologist[17].

Personal Life

A child of Henri Estienne was Paul Estienne[14].

Death and Burial

Henri Estienne died on March 1598[5]. He died in Lyon[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henri Estienne include Stephanus pagination[37], a specialised classification scheme[38].

Why It Matters

Henri Estienne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Stephanus pagination[37], a specialised classification scheme[38].

FAQs

Where was Henri Estienne born?

Henri Estienne was born in Paris[2].

Where did Henri Estienne die?

Henri Estienne passed away in Lyon[4].

Who were Henri Estienne's parents?

Henri Estienne's father was Robert Estienne[13].

What did Henri Estienne do for work?

Henri Estienne worked as lexicographer[6], printer[7], translator[8], classical philologist[9], and humanist[10].

Where did Henri Estienne go to school?

Henri Estienne was educated at University of Paris[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . SNAC. catalogue.nli.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → lexicographer, printer, translator +5
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