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Jean-Baptiste Guimet

French chemist (1795–1871)
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Jean-Baptiste Guimet

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Guimet is a human[1]. Born in Voiron[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1795[3]. He passed away in Voiron[4]. He died on April 8, 1871[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and businessperson[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's place of birth was Voiron[2].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet passed away in Voiron[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet was born on July 20, 1795[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet died on April 8, 1871[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet is buried at Cimetière de Loyasse[9].
  • Among Jean-Baptiste Guimet's spouses was Zélie Bidault[10].
  • A child of Jean-Baptiste Guimet was Émile Étienne Guimet[11].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's professions included chemist[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet was educated at École polytechnique[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet is recorded as male[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Guimet[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's family name is recorded as Guimet[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's given name is recorded as Jean-Baptiste[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Guimet[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Guimet's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean-Baptiste Guimet'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Voiron[2], Jean-Baptiste Guimet… he was born on July 20, 1795[3].

Education

Jean-Baptiste Guimet was educated at École polytechnique[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and businessperson[7].

Recognition

Jean-Baptiste Guimet received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

Personal Life

Among Jean-Baptiste Guimet's spouses was Zélie Bidault[10]. A child of him was Émile Étienne Guimet[11].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Guimet died on April 8, 1871[5]. He passed away in Voiron[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Loyasse[9].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Guimet has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

He is credited with the discovery of ultramarine[25].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Guimet born?

Jean-Baptiste Guimet was born in Voiron[2].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Guimet die?

Jean-Baptiste Guimet passed away in Voiron[4].

Who was Jean-Baptiste Guimet married to?

Jean-Baptiste Guimet's spouses include Zélie Bidault[10].

What did Jean-Baptiste Guimet do for work?

Jean-Baptiste Guimet worked as chemist[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Guimet go to school?

Jean-Baptiste Guimet was educated at École polytechnique[13].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Guimet receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[14].

What did Jean-Baptiste Guimet discover?

Jean-Baptiste Guimet is credited as discoverer of ultramarine[25].

Related Entities

France Voiron

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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