Joseph-François Lafitau
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Summary
Joseph-François Lafitau was born on May 31, 1681[1], in Bordeaux[2]. He died on July 3, 1746[3], in Bordeaux[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], botanist[6], missionary[7], Catholic priest[8], and ethnologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1681[11]
- Date of death: 1746[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: writer[14]
- Educated at: Collège des Jésuites de Saintes[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Joseph-François Lafitau[18]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[19]
- Given name: Joseph-François[20]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
- Name in native language: Joseph François Lafitau[23]
- Sibling: Pierre-François Lafitau[24]
- Writing language: French[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
Why It Matters
Joseph-François Lafitau has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Joseph-François Lafitau born?
Joseph-François Lafitau was born in Bordeaux[2].
Where did Joseph-François Lafitau die?
Joseph-François Lafitau died in Bordeaux[4].
What did Joseph-François Lafitau do for work?
Joseph-François Lafitau worked as an anthropologist[5], botanist[6], missionary[7], Catholic priest[8], and ethnologist[9].
Where did Joseph-François Lafitau go to school?
Joseph-François Lafitau was educated at Collège des Jésuites de Saintes[15].