Jean Boisselier

French archaeologist and art historian (1912-1996)
Person human Q931040
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Jean Boisselier

Summary

Jean Boisselier is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on August 26, 1912[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 26, 1996[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6] and art historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Jean Boisselier…
  • Jean Boisselier died in Paris[4].
  • Jean Boisselier was born on August 26, 1912[3].
  • Jean Boisselier died on February 26, 1996[5].
  • Jean Boisselier died on February 29, 1996[9].
  • Jean Boisselier's father was Henri Boisselier[10].
  • Jean Boisselier held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean Boisselier's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Jean Boisselier's professions included art historian[7].
  • Jean Boisselier's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12].
  • Jean Boisselier's education included a stint at École du Louvre[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Boisselier is The Wisdom of the Buddha[14].
  • Jean Boisselier received the Q27862154[15].
  • Jean Boisselier received the Broquette-Gonin prize[16].
  • Jean Boisselier is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean Boisselier's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean Boisselier supervised Michel Jacq-Hergoualc'h as a doctoral student[19].
  • Jean Boisselier's Commons category is recorded as Jean Boisselier[20].
  • Jean Boisselier's family name is recorded as Boisselier[21].
  • Jean Boisselier's given name is recorded as Jean[22].
  • Jean Boisselier's given name is recorded as Albin[23].
  • Jean Boisselier's given name is recorded as Henri[24].
  • Jean Boisselier's given name is recorded as Joseph[25].
  • Jean Boisselier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Jean Boisselier's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jean Henri Joseph Albin Boisselier'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Jean Boisselier… he was born on August 26, 1912[3]. His father was Henri Boisselier[10].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and École du Louvre[13], a higher education institution[32], in France[33], founded in 1882[34], headquartered in Paris[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6] and art historian[7]. Jean Boisselier supervised Michel Jacq-Hergoualc'h as a doctoral student[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Boisselier is The Wisdom of the Buddha[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Q27862154[15], a literary award[36], in France[37] and Broquette-Gonin prize[16], a literary award[38], in France[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 26, 1996[5] and February 29, 1996[9]. Jean Boisselier died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Boisselier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Jean Boisselier born?

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

Where did Jean Boisselier die?

Jean Boisselier died in Paris[4].

Who were Jean Boisselier's parents?

Jean Boisselier's father was Henri Boisselier[10].

What did Jean Boisselier do for work?

Jean Boisselier worked as archaeologist[6] and art historian[7].

Where did Jean Boisselier go to school?

Jean Boisselier was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[12] and École du Louvre[13].

What awards did Jean Boisselier receive?

Honors received include Q27862154[15] and Broquette-Gonin prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . efeo.fr. Retrieved . efeo.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . death record. familysearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0010202-Boisselier-Jean-19121996
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  2. 16w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation archaeologist, art historian
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  3. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation archaeologist, art historian
    Place of death Paris
    Award received
    Instance of human
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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