Jean Antoine Letronne

French archaeologist
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Jean Antoine Letronne

Summary

Jean Antoine Letronne is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 25, 1787[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on December 14, 1848[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], professor[8], historian[9], and archivist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean Antoine Letronne was born in Paris[2].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne died in Paris[4].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne was born on January 25, 1787[3].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne died on December 14, 1848[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne is buried at Grave of Hénocq-Letronne[13].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne held citizenship in France[14].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne worked as a professor[8].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne's professions included historian[9].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne's professions included archivist[10].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne worked as a writer[15].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne held the position of director[16].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne held the position of Director of the Collège de France[17].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne held the position of full professor[18].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne held the position of full professor[19].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne was employed by Collège de France[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Antoine Letronne is Researches concerning the history of Egypt under Greek and Roman rule[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Antoine Letronne is Explication d’une inscription grecque en vers, découverte dans l’île de Philae par M. Hamilton[22].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne was a member of German Archaeological Institute[24].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[25].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Jean Antoine Letronne was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Antoine Letronne was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 25, 1787[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], professor[8], historian[9], archivist[10], and writer[15]. Among Jean Antoine Letronne's employers was Collège de France[20]. Positions held include director[16], a profession[28]; Director of the Collège de France[17]; and full professor[18], an academic rank[29].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Researches concerning the history of Egypt under Greek and Roman rule[21] and Explication d’une inscription grecque en vers, découverte dans l’île de Philae par M. Hamilton[22]. Things named for Jean Antoine Letronne include Letronne[30], an impact crater[31].

Recognition

Jean Antoine Letronne received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].

Death and Burial

Jean Antoine Letronne died on December 14, 1848[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Hénocq-Letronne[13].

Why It Matters

Jean Antoine Letronne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Letronne[30], an impact crater[31].

FAQs

Where was Jean Antoine Letronne born?

Jean Antoine Letronne's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Jean Antoine Letronne die?

Jean Antoine Letronne passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean Antoine Letronne do for work?

Jean Antoine Letronne worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], professor[8], historian[9], and archivist[10].

What awards did Jean Antoine Letronne receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . www.aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7h ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation anthropologist, archaeologist, professor +3
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