Joseph-François Michaud

French academic (1767-1839)
Person human Q1041329
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Joseph-François Michaud

Summary

Joseph-François Michaud is a human[1]. His place of birth was Albens[2]. He was born on June 19, 1767[3]. He died in Passy[4]. He died on September 30, 1839[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], historian[8], pamphleteer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph-François Michaud's place of birth was Albens[2].
  • Joseph-François Michaud died in Passy[4].
  • Joseph-François Michaud was born on June 19, 1767[3].
  • Joseph-François Michaud died on September 30, 1839[5].
  • Joseph-François Michaud is buried at Passy Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Michaud[13].
  • Joseph-François Michaud held citizenship in France[14].
  • Joseph-François Michaud's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph-François Michaud's professions included journalist[7].
  • Joseph-François Michaud worked as a historian[8].
  • Joseph-François Michaud worked as a pamphleteer[9].
  • Joseph-François Michaud's professions included writer[10].
  • Joseph-François Michaud worked as a printer[15].
  • Joseph-François Michaud held the position of député de l'Ain[16].
  • Joseph-François Michaud held the position of seat 29 of the Académie française[17].
  • Joseph-François Michaud held the position of editor-in-chief[18].
  • Joseph-François Michaud received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Joseph-François Michaud was a member of Académie Française[20].
  • Joseph-François Michaud was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[21].
  • Joseph-François Michaud was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Savoie[22].
  • Joseph-François Michaud was a member of Institut historique de France[23].
  • Joseph-François Michaud is recorded as male[24].
  • Joseph-François Michaud's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Joseph-François Michaud's family is recorded as Q3065348[26].
  • Joseph-François Michaud's Commons category is recorded as Joseph-François Michaud[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Albens[2], Joseph-François Michaud… he was born on June 19, 1767[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], historian[8], pamphleteer[9], writer[10], and printer[15]. Positions held include député de l'Ain[16]; seat 29 of the Académie française[17], a seat of a scientific academy[28]; and editor-in-chief[18], a position[29].

Recognition

Joseph-François Michaud received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Joseph-François Michaud died on September 30, 1839[5]. He passed away in Passy[4]. Recorded place of burial include Passy Cemetery[12] and Grave of Michaud[13].

Why It Matters

Joseph-François Michaud ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Joseph-François Michaud born?

Joseph-François Michaud was born in Albens[2].

Where did Joseph-François Michaud die?

Joseph-François Michaud passed away in Passy[4].

What did Joseph-François Michaud do for work?

Joseph-François Michaud worked as politician[6], journalist[7], historian[8], pamphleteer[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Joseph-François Michaud receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Savoie. academiesavoie.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . academiesavoie.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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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  1. 2d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id 502026727
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, journalist, historian +3
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 7w ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Member of Académie Française, Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Savoie +1
    Given name Joseph
    Writing language French
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