Jean-François de Bourgoing

French diplomat, writer and translator
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Jean-François de Bourgoing
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Jean-François de Bourgoing

Summary

Jean-François de Bourgoing is a human[1]. He was born in Nevers[2]. He was born on November 20, 1748[3]. He passed away in Karlovy Vary[4]. He died on July 20, 1811[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], translator[7], writer[8], and geographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nevers[2], Jean-François de Bourgoing…
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing passed away in Karlovy Vary[4].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing was born on November 20, 1748[3].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing died on July 20, 1811[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing was married to Marie-Benoite-Josephine de Prevost de la Croix[12].
  • A child of Jean-François de Bourgoing was Paul-Charles-Amable de Bourgoing[13].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing held citizenship in France[14].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing worked as a translator[7].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing worked as a writer[8].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing worked as a geographer[9].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing held the position of ambassador of France to Sweden[15].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing held the position of ambassador of France to Spain[16].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing held the position of ambassador of France to Spain[17].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing held the position of ambassador of France to Denmark[18].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing was educated at University of Strasbourg[19].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[20].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing was educated at École Militaire[21].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[23].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing was a member of French Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Jean-François de Bourgoing was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-François de Bourgoing's place of birth was Nevers[2]. He was born on November 20, 1748[3].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg[19], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31] and École Militaire[21], a building complex[32], in France[33], founded in 1751[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], translator[7], writer[8], and geographer[9]. Positions held include ambassador of France to Sweden[15], a position[35], in Sweden[36]; ambassador of France to Spain[16], a position[37], in Spain[38]; and ambassador of France to Denmark[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[23], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24], a grade of an order[43], in Sweden[44].

Personal Life

Jean-François de Bourgoing was married to Marie-Benoite-Josephine de Prevost de la Croix[12]. A child of him was Paul-Charles-Amable de Bourgoing[13].

Death and Burial

Jean-François de Bourgoing died on July 20, 1811[5]. He died in Karlovy Vary[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Jean-François de Bourgoing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Jean-François de Bourgoing born?

Jean-François de Bourgoing's place of birth was Nevers[2].

Where did Jean-François de Bourgoing die?

Jean-François de Bourgoing passed away in Karlovy Vary[4].

Who was Jean-François de Bourgoing married to?

Jean-François de Bourgoing's spouses include Marie-Benoite-Josephine de Prevost de la Croix[12].

What did Jean-François de Bourgoing do for work?

Jean-François de Bourgoing worked as diplomat[6], translator[7], writer[8], and geographer[9].

Where did Jean-François de Bourgoing go to school?

Jean-François de Bourgoing was educated at University of Strasbourg[19], University of Strasbourg[20], and École Militaire[21].

What awards did Jean-François de Bourgoing receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[23], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, translator, writer +1
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