Joseph de Guignes

Summary

Joseph de Guignes is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Pontoise^[2]. He was born on October 19, 1721^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on March 19, 1800^[5]. He worked as a sinologist^[6], professor^[7], and translator^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Joseph de Guignes's place of birth was Pontoise^[2].
• Joseph de Guignes passed away in Paris^[4].
• Joseph de Guignes was born on October 19, 1721^[3].
• Joseph de Guignes died on March 19, 1800^[5].
• A child of Joseph de Guignes was Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes^[10].
• Joseph de Guignes held citizenship in France^[11].
• Joseph de Guignes's professions included sinologist^[6].
• Joseph de Guignes worked as a professor^[7].
• Joseph de Guignes's professions included translator^[8].
• Joseph de Guignes's field of work was oriental studies^[12].
• Joseph de Guignes held the position of professor^[13].
• A notable student of Joseph de Guignes was Johann Schweighäuser^[14].
• Joseph de Guignes received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[15].
• Joseph de Guignes was a member of Royal Society^[16].
• Joseph de Guignes was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres^[17].
• Joseph de Guignes is recorded as male^[18].
• Joseph de Guignes's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Joseph de Guignes's given name is recorded as Joseph^[20].
• Joseph de Guignes's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[21].
• Joseph de Guignes's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)^[22].
• Joseph de Guignes's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[23].
• Joseph de Guignes's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[24].
• Joseph de Guignes's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[25].
• Joseph de Guignes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[26].
• Joseph de Guignes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese^[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph de Guignes was born in Pontoise^[2]. He was born on October 19, 1721^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sinologist^[6], professor^[7], and translator^[8]. Joseph de Guignes's field of work was oriental studies^[12]. He held the position of professor^[13]. A notable student of him was Johann Schweighäuser^[14].

Recognition

Joseph de Guignes received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[15].

Personal Life

A child of Joseph de Guignes was Chrétien-Louis-He^[10].

Death and Burial

Joseph de Guignes died on March 19, 1800^[5]. He died in Paris^[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph de Guignes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Joseph de Guignes born?

Joseph de Guignes was born in Pontoise^[2].

Where did Joseph de Guignes die?

Joseph de Guignes passed away in Paris^[4].

What did Joseph de Guignes do for work?

Joseph de Guignes worked as sinologist^[6], professor^[7], and translator^[8].

What awards did Joseph de Guignes receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[15].