Honoré Flaugergues

French astronomer and magistrate (1755–1830)
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Honoré Flaugergues

Summary

Honoré Flaugergues is a human[1]. Born in Viviers[2], he… he was born on May 16, 1755[3]. He passed away in Viviers[4]. He died on November 26, 1830[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], magistrate[7], and archaeologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Viviers[2], Honoré Flaugergues…
  • Honoré Flaugergues passed away in Viviers[4].
  • Honoré Flaugergues was born on May 16, 1755[3].
  • Honoré Flaugergues died on November 26, 1830[5].
  • Honoré Flaugergues held citizenship in France[10].
  • Honoré Flaugergues worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's professions included magistrate[7].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Honoré Flaugergues held the position of justice of the peace[11].
  • Honoré Flaugergues received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].
  • Honoré Flaugergues is recorded as male[13].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[15].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's family name is recorded as Flaugergues[16].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's given name is recorded as Honoré[17].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's given name is recorded as Joseph[18].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's given name is recorded as Antoine[19].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's given name is recorded as Gilles[20].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's given name is recorded as Pierre[21].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[24].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Gilles Antoine Honoré Joseph Flaugergues'}[26].
  • Honoré Flaugergues's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Honoré Flaugergues'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Honoré Flaugergues's place of birth was Viviers[2]. He was born on May 16, 1755[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], magistrate[7], and archaeologist[8]. Honoré Flaugergues held the position of justice of the peace[11].

Recognition

Honoré Flaugergues received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

Death and Burial

Honoré Flaugergues died on November 26, 1830[5]. He died in Viviers[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Honoré Flaugergues include Flaugergues[28], an impact crater[29].

Why It Matters

Honoré Flaugergues ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

He is credited with the discovery of Great Comet of 1811[32], a non-periodic comet[33]. Entities named for him include Flaugergues[28], an impact crater[29].

FAQs

Where was Honoré Flaugergues born?

Honoré Flaugergues was born in Viviers[2].

Where did Honoré Flaugergues die?

Honoré Flaugergues died in Viviers[4].

What did Honoré Flaugergues do for work?

Honoré Flaugergues worked as astronomer[6], magistrate[7], and archaeologist[8].

What awards did Honoré Flaugergues receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12].

What did Honoré Flaugergues discover?

Honoré Flaugergues is credited as discoverer of Great Comet of 1811[32].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . catalogue.beic.it. catalogue.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation astronomer, magistrate, archaeologist
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, BEIC Digital Library
    Archives at Harry Ransom Center
    Country of citizenship France
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