Jacques Necker

Genevan minister resident in France, French statesman, and finance minister of Louis XVI (1732-1804)
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Jacques Necker
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Jacques Necker

Summary

Jacques Necker is a human[1]. Born in Geneva[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1732[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on April 9, 1804[5]. He worked as a politician[6], banker[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,050 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Geneva[2], Jacques Necker…
  • Jacques Necker passed away in Geneva[4].
  • Jacques Necker was born on September 30, 1732[3].
  • Jacques Necker died on April 9, 1804[5].
  • Jacques Necker is buried at Coppet Castle[11].
  • Jacques Necker's father was Karl Friedrich Necker[12].
  • Jacques Necker's mother was Jeanne Marie Gautier[13].
  • Jacques Necker was married to Suzanne Curchod[14].
  • A child of Jacques Necker was Germaine de Staël[15].
  • Jacques Necker held citizenship in Republic of Geneva[16].
  • Jacques Necker held citizenship in France[17].
  • Jacques Necker's professions included politician[6].
  • Jacques Necker worked as a banker[7].
  • Jacques Necker worked as a writer[8].
  • Jacques Necker worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Jacques Necker held the position of Chief Minister of France[18].
  • Jacques Necker held the position of Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry[19].
  • Jacques Necker held the position of minister resident[20].
  • Jacques Necker was employed by University of Geneva[21].
  • Jacques Necker was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[22].
  • Jacques Necker's religion is recorded as reformed[23].
  • Jacques Necker is recorded as male[24].
  • Jacques Necker's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jacques Necker's Commons category is recorded as Jacques Necker[26].
  • Jacques Necker's family name is recorded as Necker[27].

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Origins and Family

Jacques Necker was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on September 30, 1732[3]. His father was Karl Friedrich Necker[12]. His mother was Jeanne Marie Gautier[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], banker[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. Jacques Necker was employed by University of Geneva[21]. Positions held include Chief Minister of France[18], a position[28], in Kingdom of France[29]; Minister of the Economy, Finances and Industry[19], a position[30], in France[31]; and minister resident[20], a diplomatic rank[32].

Personal Life

Among Jacques Necker's spouses was Suzanne Curchod[14]. A child of him was Germaine de Staël[15]. His religion is recorded as reformed[23].

Death and Burial

Jacques Necker died on April 9, 1804[5]. He died in Geneva[4]. Burial took place at Coppet Castle[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jacques Necker include Necker Island[33], an island[34], in United States[35].

Why It Matters

Jacques Necker ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,050 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include Compte rendu[38], a version, edition or translation[39]. Entities named for him include Necker Island[33], an island[34], in United States[35].

FAQs

Where was Jacques Necker born?

Jacques Necker's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did Jacques Necker die?

Jacques Necker died in Geneva[4].

Who were Jacques Necker's parents?

Jacques Necker's father was Karl Friedrich Necker[12]. Jacques Necker's mother was Jeanne Marie Gautier[13].

Who was Jacques Necker married to?

Jacques Necker's spouses include Suzanne Curchod[14].

What did Jacques Necker do for work?

Jacques Necker worked as politician[6], banker[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

References

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . ge.ch. ge.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . tombes-sepultures.com. tombes-sepultures.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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