Jean de Serres

French theologian and historian (1540–1598)
Person human Q3175712
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Jean de Serres

Summary

Jean de Serres is a human[1]. Born in Villeneuve-de-Berg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1540[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on January 1, 1598[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Villeneuve-de-Berg[2], Jean de Serres…
  • Jean de Serres passed away in Geneva[4].
  • Jean de Serres was born on January 1, 1540[3].
  • Jean de Serres died on January 1, 1598[5].
  • Jean de Serres held citizenship in France[9].
  • French was Jean de Serres's native language[10].
  • Jean de Serres worked as a theologian[6].
  • Jean de Serres's professions included historian[7].
  • Jean de Serres held the position of historiographer of France[11].
  • Jean de Serres's religion is recorded as Protestantism[12].
  • Jean de Serres is recorded as male[13].
  • Jean de Serres's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jean de Serres's Commons category is recorded as Jean de Serres[15].
  • Jean de Serres's family name is recorded as De Serres[16].
  • Jean de Serres's given name is recorded as Jean[17].
  • Jean de Serres's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18].
  • Jean de Serres's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle French[19].
  • Jean de Serres's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[20].
  • Jean de Serres's sibling is recorded as Olivier de Serres[21].

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Origins and Family

Jean de Serres's place of birth was Villeneuve-de-Berg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1540[3]. French was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and historian[7]. Jean de Serres held the position of historiographer of France[11].

Personal Life

Jean de Serres's religion is recorded as Protestantism[12].

Death and Burial

Jean de Serres died on January 1, 1598[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4].

Why It Matters

Jean de Serres ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Jean de Serres born?

Jean de Serres's place of birth was Villeneuve-de-Berg[2].

Where did Jean de Serres die?

Jean de Serres died in Geneva[4].

What did Jean de Serres do for work?

Jean de Serres worked as theologian[6] and historian[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01320142
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Occupation theologian, historian
    Position held historiographer of France
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