Jean Alexandre Buchon

French historian
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Summary

Jean Alexandre Buchon was born on May 21, 1791[1], in Menetou-Salon[2]. He died on August 29, 1849[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a historian[5], journalist[6], philologist[7], translator[8], and archivist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: April 29, 1846[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Occupation: opinion journalist[13]
  • Award received: Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Jean Alexandre Buchon[16]
  • Family name: Buchon[17]
  • Given name: Jean[18], Alexandre[19]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
  • Name in native language: Jean Alexandre Buchon[28]
  • Writing language: French[29]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]

Why It Matters

Jean Alexandre Buchon has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Jean Alexandre Buchon born?

Jean Alexandre Buchon's place of birth was Menetou-Salon[2].

Where did Jean Alexandre Buchon die?

Jean Alexandre Buchon passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean Alexandre Buchon do for work?

Jean Alexandre Buchon worked as a historian[5], journalist[6], philologist[7], translator[8], and archivist[9].

What awards did Jean Alexandre Buchon receive?

Honors received include Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [5] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . kanselarijmuseum.nl. kanselarijmuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source → Svensk uppslagsbok, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +4
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, journalist, philologist +3
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