Jean Terrasson

French priest and author (1670-1750)
Person human Q2273795
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Jean Terrasson

Summary

Jean Terrasson is a human[1]. He was born in Lyon[2]. He was born on January 31, 1670[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on September 15, 1750[5]. He worked as a writer[6], professor[7], translator[8], linguist[9], and religious figure[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lyon[2], Jean Terrasson…
  • Jean Terrasson passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jean Terrasson was born on January 31, 1670[3].
  • Jean Terrasson died on September 15, 1750[5].
  • Jean Terrasson's father was Pierre Terrasson[12].
  • Jean Terrasson held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean Terrasson worked as a writer[6].
  • Jean Terrasson worked as a professor[7].
  • Jean Terrasson worked as a translator[8].
  • Jean Terrasson worked as a linguist[9].
  • Jean Terrasson worked as a religious figure[10].
  • Jean Terrasson held the position of seat 12 of the Académie française[14].
  • Jean Terrasson was employed by Collège de France[15].
  • Jean Terrasson was a member of Académie Française[16].
  • Jean Terrasson was a member of French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Jean Terrasson is recorded as male[18].
  • Jean Terrasson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jean Terrasson's Commons category is recorded as Jean Terrasson[20].
  • Jean Terrasson's family name is recorded as Terrasson[21].
  • Jean Terrasson's given name is recorded as Jean[22].
  • Jean Terrasson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Jean Terrasson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Jean Terrasson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Jean Terrasson's writing language is recorded as French[26].
  • Jean Terrasson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Terrasson's place of birth was Lyon[2]. He was born on January 31, 1670[3]. His father was Pierre Terrasson[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], professor[7], translator[8], linguist[9], and religious figure[10]. Jean Terrasson was employed by Collège de France[15]. He held the position of seat 12 of the Académie française[14].

Death and Burial

Jean Terrasson died on September 15, 1750[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Terrasson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jean Terrasson born?

Jean Terrasson was born in Lyon[2].

Where did Jean Terrasson die?

Jean Terrasson passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Jean Terrasson's parents?

Jean Terrasson's father was Pierre Terrasson[12].

What did Jean Terrasson do for work?

Jean Terrasson worked as writer[6], professor[7], translator[8], linguist[9], and religious figure[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, professor, translator +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32081|batch #32081]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (23)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Jean
    Writing language French
    Father Pierre Terrasson
    Occupation
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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