Jacques Matter

French historian (1791-1864)
Person human Q16644390
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Jacques Matter

Summary

Jacques Matter is a human[1]. Born in Alteckendorf[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1791[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on June 22, 1864[5]. He worked as a historian[6], teacher[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jacques Matter's place of birth was Alteckendorf[2].
  • Jacques Matter died in Strasbourg[4].
  • Jacques Matter was born on May 31, 1791[3].
  • Jacques Matter died on June 22, 1864[5].
  • Jacques Matter held citizenship in France[10].
  • Jacques Matter's professions included historian[6].
  • Jacques Matter worked as a teacher[7].
  • Jacques Matter worked as a theologian[8].
  • Jacques Matter was employed by University of Strasbourg[11].
  • Jacques Matter's education included a stint at Jean Sturm Gymnasium[12].
  • Jacques Matter's education included a stint at Séminaire protestant de Strasbourg[13].
  • Jacques Matter was educated at Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[14].
  • Jacques Matter was educated at University of Göttingen[15].
  • Jacques Matter received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Jacques Matter is recorded as male[17].
  • Jacques Matter's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jacques Matter's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Matter[19].
  • Jacques Matter's family name is recorded as Matter[20].
  • Jacques Matter's given name is recorded as Jacques[21].
  • Jacques Matter's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Jacques Matter's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Jacques Matter's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Jacques Matter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Jacques Matter's writing language is recorded as French[26].
  • Jacques Matter's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jacques Matter's place of birth was Alteckendorf[2]. He was born on May 31, 1791[3].

Education

Educated at Jean Sturm Gymnasium[12], a lycée[28], in France[29]; Séminaire protestant de Strasbourg[13], a seminary[30], in Alsace[31], founded in 1803[32]; Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[14], a faculty[33], in France[34], founded in 1538[35]; and University of Göttingen[15], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], teacher[7], and theologian[8]. Jacques Matter was employed by University of Strasbourg[11].

Recognition

Jacques Matter received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

Death and Burial

Jacques Matter died on June 22, 1864[5]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Jacques Matter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Matter born?

Jacques Matter's place of birth was Alteckendorf[2].

Where did Jacques Matter die?

Jacques Matter died in Strasbourg[4].

What did Jacques Matter do for work?

Jacques Matter worked as historian[6], teacher[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Jacques Matter go to school?

Jacques Matter was educated at Jean Sturm Gymnasium[12], Séminaire protestant de Strasbourg[13], Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[14], and University of Göttingen[15].

What awards did Jacques Matter receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Roglo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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