Jean Nicot

Summary

Jean Nicot is a human^[1]. Born in Nîmes^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1530^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on May 4, 1605^[5]. He worked as a lexicographer^[6], philologist^[7], diplomat^[8], archivist^[9], and physician^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Jean Nicot was born in Nîmes^[2].
• Jean Nicot passed away in Paris^[4].
• Jean Nicot was born on January 1, 1530^[3].
• Jean Nicot died on May 4, 1605^[5].
• Jean Nicot died on May 10, 1604^[12].
• Jean Nicot held citizenship in France^[13].
• Jean Nicot's professions included lexicographer^[6].
• Jean Nicot worked as a philologist^[7].
• Jean Nicot worked as a diplomat^[8].
• Jean Nicot worked as an archivist^[9].
• Jean Nicot worked as a physician^[10].
• Jean Nicot's professions included politician^[14].
• Jean Nicot held the position of ambassador of France to Portugal^[15].
• Jean Nicot held the position of archivist^[16].
• Jean Nicot was educated at College and University of arts of Nîmes^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Jean Nicot is Q57141983^[18].
• Jean Nicot is recorded as male^[19].
• Jean Nicot's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Jean Nicot is associated with the Baroque movement^[21].
• Jean Nicot's Commons category is recorded as Jean Nicot^[22].
• Jean Nicot's residence is recorded as France^[23].
• Jean Nicot's family name is recorded as Nicot^[24].
• Jean Nicot's given name is recorded as Jean^[25].
• Jean Nicot's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[26].
• Jean Nicot's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nîmes^[2], Jean Nicot… he was born on January 1, 1530^[3].

Education

Jean Nicot was educated at College and University of arts of Nîmes^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer^[6], philologist^[7], diplomat^[8], archivist^[9], physician^[10], and politician^[14]. Positions held include ambassador of France to Portugal^[15] and archivist^[16], a profession^[28].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Nicot is Q57141983^[18]. Things named for him include (−)-nicotine^[29], a type of chemical entity^[30] and Nicotiana^[31], a taxon^[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 4, 1605^[5] and May 10, 1604^[12]. Jean Nicot passed away in Paris^[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Nicot ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

Entities named for him include (−)-nicotine^[29], a type of chemical entity^[30] and Nicotiana^[31], a taxon^[32].

FAQs

Where was Jean Nicot born?

Jean Nicot was born in Nîmes^[2].

Where did Jean Nicot die?

Jean Nicot died in Paris^[4].

What did Jean Nicot do for work?

Jean Nicot worked as lexicographer^[6], philologist^[7], diplomat^[8], archivist^[9], and physician^[10].

Where did Jean Nicot go to school?

Jean Nicot was educated at College and University of arts of Nîmes^[17].