Hervé Faye

Summary

Hervé Faye is a human^[1]. Born in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault^[2], he… he was born on October 1, 1814^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on July 4, 1902^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6] and minister^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Hervé Faye's place of birth was Saint-Benoît-du-Sault^[2].
• Hervé Faye died in Paris^[4].
• Hervé Faye was born on October 1, 1814^[3].
• Hervé Faye was born on October 5, 1814^[9].
• Hervé Faye died on July 4, 1902^[5].
• Burial took place at Passy Cemetery^[10].
• Hervé Faye's father was Hervé Charles Antoine Faye^[11].
• Hervé Faye held citizenship in France^[12].
• Hervé Faye worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Hervé Faye's professions included minister^[7].
• Hervé Faye's field of work was astronomy^[13].
• Hervé Faye held the position of French Education Minister^[14].
• Hervé Faye held the position of president of the French Academy of Sciences^[15].
• Hervé Faye was educated at École polytechnique^[16].
• Hervé Faye received the Lalande Prize^[17].
• Hervé Faye received the Legion of Honour^[18].
• Hervé Faye was a member of French Academy of Sciences^[19].
• Hervé Faye was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20].
• Hervé Faye was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei^[21].
• Hervé Faye was a member of Astronomical Society of France^[22].
• Hervé Faye was a member of Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)^[23].
• Hervé Faye is recorded as male^[24].
• Hervé Faye's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Hervé Faye's Commons category is recorded as Hervé Faye^[26].
• Hervé Faye's family name is recorded as Faye^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault^[2], Hervé Faye… Recorded date of birth include October 1, 1814^[3] and October 5, 1814^[9]. His father was Hervé Charles Antoine Faye^[11].

Education

Hervé Faye's education included a stint at École polytechnique^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6] and minister^[7]. Hervé Faye's field of work was astronomy^[13]. Positions held include French Education Minister^[14], a position^[28], in France^[29] and president of the French Academy of Sciences^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Lalande Prize^[17], a science award^[30], in France^[31], founded in 1802^[32] and Legion of Honour^[18], a state order^[33], in France^[34], founded in 1802^[35].

Death and Burial

Hervé Faye died on July 4, 1902^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He is buried at Passy Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hervé Faye include Faye^[36], a lunar crater^[37].

Why It Matters

Hervé Faye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

He is credited with the discovery of 4P/Faye^[40], a periodic comet^[41]. Entities named for him include Faye^[36], a lunar crater^[37].

FAQs

Where was Hervé Faye born?

Born in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault^[2], Hervé Faye…

Where did Hervé Faye die?

Hervé Faye died in Paris^[4].

Who were Hervé Faye's parents?

Hervé Faye's father was Hervé Charles Antoine Faye^[11].

What did Hervé Faye do for work?

Hervé Faye worked as astronomer^[6] and minister^[7].

Where did Hervé Faye go to school?

Hervé Faye was educated at École polytechnique^[16].

What awards did Hervé Faye receive?

Honors received include Lalande Prize^[17] and Legion of Honour^[18].

What did Hervé Faye discover?

Hervé Faye is credited as discoverer of 4P/Faye^[40].