Jean Luzac
Dutch Huguenot, lawyer, journalist, professor (1746-1807)
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Summary
Jean Luzac was born on August 2, 1746[1], in Leiden[2]. He died on January 12, 1807[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], philologist[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Pieterskerk[11]
- Father: Jean Luzac[12]
- Mother: Anna Hillegonda Valckenaer[13]
- Child: Corneille Jean Luzac[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[15]
- Position held: rector magnificus of Leiden University[16]
- Employer: Leiden University[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Johan Luzac[21]
- Family name: Luzac[22]
- Given name: Jean[23], Joan[24]
- Work location: Leiden[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26]
- Sibling: Etienne Luzac[27], Étienne Luzac[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
- P14585: 39317[30]
Why It Matters
Jean Luzac is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Jean Luzac born?
Jean Luzac was born in Leiden[2].
Where did Jean Luzac die?
Jean Luzac died in Leiden[4].
Who were Jean Luzac's parents?
Jean Luzac's father was Jean Luzac[12]. Jean Luzac's mother was Anna Hillegonda Valckenaer[13].
What did Jean Luzac do for work?
Jean Luzac worked as a journalist[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], philologist[8], and jurist[9].
What awards did Jean Luzac receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].