Jean de Thévenot

French explorer (1633–1667)
Person human Q1284987
Jean de Thévenot
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Jean de Thévenot

Summary

Jean de Thévenot is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on June 16, 1633[3]. He passed away in Mianeh[4]. He died on November 28, 1667[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and cartographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jean de Thévenot was born in Paris[2].
  • Jean de Thévenot died in Mianeh[4].
  • Jean de Thévenot was born on June 16, 1633[3].
  • Jean de Thévenot died on November 28, 1667[5].
  • Jean de Thévenot is buried at Tabriz[9].
  • Jean de Thévenot held citizenship in Kingdom of France[10].
  • Jean de Thévenot worked as an explorer[6].
  • Jean de Thévenot's professions included cartographer[7].
  • Jean de Thévenot was educated at University of Paris[11].
  • Jean de Thévenot is recorded as male[12].
  • Jean de Thévenot's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jean de Thévenot's Commons category is recorded as Jean de Thévenot[14].
  • Jean de Thévenot's family name is recorded as Thévenot[15].
  • Jean de Thévenot's given name is recorded as Jean[16].
  • Jean de Thévenot's relative is recorded as Melchisédech Thévenot[17].
  • Jean de Thévenot's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Jean de Thevenot[18].
  • Jean de Thévenot's floruit is recorded as 1663[19].
  • Jean de Thévenot's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Jean de Thévenot's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[21].
  • Jean de Thévenot's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Jean de Thévenot's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[23].
  • Jean de Thévenot's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Jean de Thévenot's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jean de Thévenot[25].
  • Jean de Thévenot's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[26].
  • Jean de Thévenot's has works in the collection is recorded as Het Scheepvaartmuseum[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean de Thévenot was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 16, 1633[3].

Education

Jean de Thévenot's education included a stint at University of Paris[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and cartographer[7].

Death and Burial

Jean de Thévenot died on November 28, 1667[5]. He passed away in Mianeh[4]. He is buried at Tabriz[9].

Why It Matters

Jean de Thévenot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jean de Thévenot born?

Jean de Thévenot was born in Paris[2].

Where did Jean de Thévenot die?

Jean de Thévenot died in Mianeh[4].

What did Jean de Thévenot do for work?

Jean de Thévenot worked as explorer[6] and cartographer[7].

Where did Jean de Thévenot go to school?

Jean de Thévenot was educated at University of Paris[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Otto's encyclopedia, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +1
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Mianeh
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Occupation explorer, cartographer
    Educated at
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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