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Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot

French soldier, astronomer and officer (1841–1917)
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Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot

Summary

Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot is a human[1]. His place of birth was Renève[2]. He was born on April 6, 1841[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 17, 1917[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], military officer[7], military personnel[8], and geographer[9].

Key Facts

  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's place of birth was Renève[2].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot was born on April 6, 1841[3].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot died on January 17, 1917[5].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot worked as a military officer[7].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot worked as a geographer[9].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot held the position of director[12].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot received the Lalande Prize[16].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot was a member of French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot[21].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[23].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's family name is recorded as Bassot[24].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot was born in Renève[2]. He was born on April 6, 1841[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], military officer[7], military personnel[8], and geographer[9]. Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot held the position of director[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[27], in France[28]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[31], in France[32]; and Lalande Prize[16], a science award[33], in France[34], founded in 1802[35].

Death and Burial

Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot died on January 17, 1917[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot born?

Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot's place of birth was Renève[2].

Where did Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot die?

Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot do for work?

Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot worked as astronomer[6], military officer[7], military personnel[8], and geographer[9].

What awards did Jean-Antonin-Léon Bassot receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[13], Officer of the Legion of Honour[14], Commander of the Legion of Honour[15], and Lalande Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 899222232
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  2. 4w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → astronomer, military officer, military personnel +1
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 117567523
    Name in native language → Jean Antoine Léon Bassot
    Place of birth → Renève
    Isidore scholar id → bassot_leon
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