Henry de Vilmorin

French botanist (1843-1899)
Person human Q5730819
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Henry de Vilmorin

Summary

Henry de Vilmorin is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1843[3]. He passed away in Verrières-le-Buisson[4]. He died on August 23, 1899[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], chemist[7], horticulturist[8], and geneticist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henry de Vilmorin was born in Paris[2].
  • Henry de Vilmorin passed away in Verrières-le-Buisson[4].
  • Henry de Vilmorin was born on February 26, 1843[3].
  • Henry de Vilmorin died on August 23, 1899[5].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's father was Louis de Vilmorin[11].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's mother was Elisa de Vilmorin[12].
  • A child of Henry de Vilmorin was Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin[13].
  • A child of Henry de Vilmorin was Q134488344[14].
  • A child of Henry de Vilmorin was Caroline Julie Marie Elisabeth Levêque de Vilmorin[15].
  • Henry de Vilmorin held citizenship in France[16].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's professions included botanist[6].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's professions included chemist[7].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's professions included horticulturist[8].
  • Henry de Vilmorin worked as a geneticist[9].
  • Henry de Vilmorin held the position of Q110378687[17].
  • Henry de Vilmorin held the position of Mayor of Verrières-le-Buisson[18].
  • Henry de Vilmorin received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Henry de Vilmorin was a member of Academy of Agriculture of France[20].
  • Henry de Vilmorin was a member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[21].
  • Henry de Vilmorin is recorded as male[22].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's family is recorded as Lévêque de Vilmorin[24].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's Commons category is recorded as Henry Lévêque De Vilmorin[25].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's given name is recorded as Henry[26].
  • Henry de Vilmorin's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry de Vilmorin was born in Paris[2]. He was born on February 26, 1843[3]. His father was Louis de Vilmorin[11]. His mother was Elisa de Vilmorin[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], chemist[7], horticulturist[8], and geneticist[9]. Positions held include Q110378687[17] and Mayor of Verrières-le-Buisson[18].

Recognition

Henry de Vilmorin received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

Personal Life

Children include Joseph-Marie-Philippe Lévêque de Vilmorin[13], a botanist[28], 1872–1917[29], of France[30], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[31], specialised in botany[32]; Q134488344[14], 1883–1944[33]; and Caroline Julie Marie Elisabeth Levêque de Vilmorin[15], 1870–1940[34].

Death and Burial

Henry de Vilmorin died on August 23, 1899[5]. He passed away in Verrières-le-Buisson[4].

Why It Matters

Henry de Vilmorin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Henry de Vilmorin born?

Henry de Vilmorin's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Henry de Vilmorin die?

Henry de Vilmorin died in Verrières-le-Buisson[4].

Who were Henry de Vilmorin's parents?

Henry de Vilmorin's father was Louis de Vilmorin[11]. Henry de Vilmorin's mother was Elisa de Vilmorin[12].

What did Henry de Vilmorin do for work?

Henry de Vilmorin worked as botanist[6], chemist[7], horticulturist[8], and geneticist[9].

What awards did Henry de Vilmorin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Léonore database. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Oronsay · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 8801
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 8801, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290076304|Charles Henry Philippe Lévêque (Henry) de Vilmorin (#290076304)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-matc"
  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Henry, Charles
    Sibling Auguste Louis Maurice Levêque de Vilmorin
    Country of citizenship France
    Instance of
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