Jean-Nicolas Bouilly

French politician and writer (1763-1842)
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Jean-Nicolas Bouilly
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Jean-Nicolas Bouilly

Summary

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly is a human[1]. His place of birth was manoir de la Coudraye[2]. He was born on January 24, 1763[3]. He died in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 14, 1842[5]. He worked as a politician[6], librettist[7], playwright[8], poet[9], and children's writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly was born in manoir de la Coudraye[2].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly died in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly was born on January 24, 1763[3].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly died on April 14, 1842[5].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's professions included politician[6].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's professions included librettist[7].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's professions included playwright[8].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's professions included poet[9].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly worked as a children's writer[10].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's professions included lawyer[14].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's education included a stint at collège royal de Tours[15].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's education included a stint at Old University of Orléans[16].
  • A notable student of Jean-Nicolas Bouilly was Ernest Legouvé[17].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly was a member of Société d'agriculture, sciences, arts et belles-lettres du département d'Indre-et-Loire[19].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly is recorded as male[20].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Nicolas Bouilly[22].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's family name is recorded as Bouilly[23].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's given name is recorded as Jean[24].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's given name is recorded as Nicolas[25].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in manoir de la Coudraye[2], Jean-Nicolas Bouilly… he was born on January 24, 1763[3].

Education

Educated at collège royal de Tours[15] and Old University of Orléans[16], a university in France[28], founded in 1306[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], librettist[7], playwright[8], poet[9], children's writer[10], and lawyer[14]. A notable student of Jean-Nicolas Bouilly was Ernest Legouvé[17].

Recognition

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly died on April 14, 1842[5]. He died in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Nicolas Bouilly born?

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly's place of birth was manoir de la Coudraye[2].

Where did Jean-Nicolas Bouilly die?

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly passed away in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean-Nicolas Bouilly do for work?

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly worked as politician[6], librettist[7], playwright[8], poet[9], and children's writer[10].

Where did Jean-Nicolas Bouilly go to school?

Jean-Nicolas Bouilly was educated at collège royal de Tours[15] and Old University of Orléans[16].

What awards did Jean-Nicolas Bouilly receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Reconstructed vital records of Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Grave of Bouilly. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Reconstructed vital records of Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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