Jean de Sellon

military officer and patron of the arts (1736-1810)
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Jean de Sellon

Summary

Jean de Sellon is a human[1]. He was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on 1736[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on 1810[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and patron of the arts[7].

Key Facts

  • Jean de Sellon's place of birth was Geneva[2].
  • Jean de Sellon died in Geneva[4].
  • Jean de Sellon was born on 1736[3].
  • Jean de Sellon was born on April 29, 1736[8].
  • Jean de Sellon died on 1810[5].
  • Jean de Sellon died on May 17, 1810[9].
  • Jean de Sellon's father was Jean-François Sellon[10].
  • Jean de Sellon was married to Anne Marie Victoire Montz[11].
  • A child of Jean de Sellon was Adelaide Suzanne de Sellon[12].
  • A child of Jean de Sellon was Jeanne Victoire de Sellon[13].
  • A child of Jean de Sellon was Jean-Jacques Sellon[14].
  • Jean de Sellon's professions included military officer[6].
  • Jean de Sellon worked as a patron of the arts[7].
  • Jean de Sellon is recorded as male[15].
  • Jean de Sellon's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jean de Sellon's family name is recorded as de Sellon[17].
  • Jean de Sellon's given name is recorded as Jean[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Geneva[2], Jean de Sellon… Recorded date of birth include 1736[3] and April 29, 1736[8]. His father was Jean-François Sellon[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and patron of the arts[7].

Personal Life

Among Jean de Sellon's spouses was Anne Marie Victoire Montz[11]. Children include Adelaide Suzanne de Sellon[12], a socialite[19], 1778–1846[20], of Republic of Geneva[21]; Jeanne Victoire de Sellon[13], a Dame d'honneur[22], 1777–1849[23], of Switzerland[24]; and Jean-Jacques Sellon[14], a philanthropist[25], 1782–1839[26], of Republic of Geneva[27], awarded the Knight in the order of the Reunion[28].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1810[5] and May 17, 1810[9]. Jean de Sellon passed away in Geneva[4].

FAQs

Where was Jean de Sellon born?

Born in Geneva[2], Jean de Sellon…

Where did Jean de Sellon die?

Jean de Sellon died in Geneva[4].

Who were Jean de Sellon's parents?

Jean de Sellon's father was Jean-François Sellon[10].

Who was Jean de Sellon married to?

Jean de Sellon's spouses include Anne Marie Victoire Montz[11].

What did Jean de Sellon do for work?

Jean de Sellon worked as military officer[6] and patron of the arts[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ge.ch. ge.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ge.ch. ge.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . ge.ch. ge.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . ge.ch. ge.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . ge.ch. ge.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genealogics.org person id I00627228, I00597830
    Place of birth Geneva
    Gnd id 1077228597
    Occupation military officer, patron of the arts
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