Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras

French politician and military historian (1810–1865)
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Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras is a human[1]. Born in Phalsbourg[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1810[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on January 23, 1865[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was born in Phalsbourg[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras passed away in Basel[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was born on January 7, 1810[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was born on January 1, 1810[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras died on January 23, 1865[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras died on January 1, 1865[10].
  • Burial took place at Thann[11].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's father was Joseph Charras[12].
  • Among Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's spouses was Mathilde Charras-Kestner[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's native language[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras worked as a politician[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's professions included writer[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras held the position of Minister of War[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was educated at École polytechnique[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras is recorded as male[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste-Adolphe Charras[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's family name is recorded as Charras[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's given name is recorded as Jean-Baptiste[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's work location is recorded as Paris[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's place of birth was Phalsbourg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 7, 1810[3] and January 1, 1810[9]. His father was Joseph Charras[12]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was educated at École polytechnique[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include member of the French National Assembly[16], a position[28], in France[29], founded in 1789[30] and Minister of War[17], a position[31], in France[32].

Recognition

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

Personal Life

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was married to Mathilde Charras-Kestner[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 23, 1865[5] and January 1, 1865[10]. Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras died in Basel[4]. He is buried at Thann[11].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras born?

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's place of birth was Phalsbourg[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras die?

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras died in Basel[4].

Who were Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's parents?

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's father was Joseph Charras[12].

Who was Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras married to?

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras's spouses include Mathilde Charras-Kestner[13].

What did Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras worked as politician[6] and writer[7].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras go to school?

Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras was educated at École polytechnique[18].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Charras receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Departmental archives of Moselle. num.archives57.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Departmental archives of Moselle. Retrieved . num.archives57.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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    Occupation politician, writer
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