Jean de Witte

Belgian archeologist, epigraphist and numismatist (1808–1889)
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Jean de Witte

Summary

Jean de Witte is a human[1]. He was born in Antwerp[2]. He was born on February 24, 1808[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on July 29, 1889[5]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[6], writer[7], numismatist[8], and epigrapher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean de Witte was born in Antwerp[2].
  • Jean de Witte passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean de Witte was born on February 24, 1808[3].
  • Jean de Witte died on July 29, 1889[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 22[11].
  • Jean de Witte held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • Jean de Witte's professions included classical archaeologist[6].
  • Jean de Witte's professions included writer[7].
  • Jean de Witte's professions included numismatist[8].
  • Jean de Witte's professions included epigrapher[9].
  • Jean de Witte received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Jean de Witte was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Jean de Witte was a member of German Archaeological Institute[15].
  • Jean de Witte was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16].
  • Jean de Witte was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[17].
  • Jean de Witte was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[18].
  • Jean de Witte was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[19].
  • Jean de Witte is recorded as male[20].
  • Jean de Witte's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean de Witte's family is recorded as The noble family "de Witte"[22].
  • Jean de Witte's noble title is recorded as baron[23].
  • Jean de Witte's family name is recorded as De Witte[24].
  • Jean de Witte's given name is recorded as Jean[25].
  • Jean de Witte's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • Jean de Witte's given name is recorded as Marie-Antoine[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean de Witte's place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on February 24, 1808[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[6], writer[7], numismatist[8], and epigrapher[9].

Recognition

Jean de Witte received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].

Death and Burial

Jean de Witte died on July 29, 1889[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 22[11].

Why It Matters

Jean de Witte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jean de Witte born?

Jean de Witte's place of birth was Antwerp[2].

Where did Jean de Witte die?

Jean de Witte passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jean de Witte do for work?

Jean de Witte worked as classical archaeologist[6], writer[7], numismatist[8], and epigrapher[9].

What awards did Jean de Witte receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation classical archaeologist, writer, numismatist +1
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