Jules Duboscq

French instrument maker, inventor and photographer (1817–1886)
Person human Q165282
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Jules Duboscq

Summary

Jules Duboscq is a human[1]. His place of birth was Villaines-sous-Bois[2]. He was born on March 5, 1817[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on September 24, 1886[5]. He worked as a photographer[6] and instrument maker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Villaines-sous-Bois[2], Jules Duboscq…
  • Jules Duboscq passed away in Paris[4].
  • Jules Duboscq was born on March 5, 1817[3].
  • Jules Duboscq died on September 24, 1886[5].
  • Jules Duboscq held citizenship in France[9].
  • Jules Duboscq's professions included photographer[6].
  • Jules Duboscq worked as an instrument maker[7].
  • Jules Duboscq received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[10].
  • Jules Duboscq received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[11].
  • Jules Duboscq is recorded as male[12].
  • Jules Duboscq's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jules Duboscq's Commons category is recorded as Jules Duboscq[14].
  • Jules Duboscq's family name is recorded as Duboscq[15].
  • Jules Duboscq's given name is recorded as Jules[16].
  • Jules Duboscq's relative is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Soleil[17].
  • Jules Duboscq's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[18].
  • Jules Duboscq's Commons Creator page is recorded as Jules Duboscq[19].
  • Jules Duboscq's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Jules Duboscq'}[20].
  • Jules Duboscq's significant person is recorded as Philibert Pellin[21].
  • Jules Duboscq's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[22].
  • Jules Duboscq's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].

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Origins and Family

Jules Duboscq's place of birth was Villaines-sous-Bois[2]. He was born on March 5, 1817[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6] and instrument maker[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[10], a grade of an order[24], in France[25] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[11], a grade of an order[26], in France[27].

Death and Burial

Jules Duboscq died on September 24, 1886[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Jules Duboscq ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jules Duboscq born?

Jules Duboscq was born in Villaines-sous-Bois[2].

Where did Jules Duboscq die?

Jules Duboscq passed away in Paris[4].

What did Jules Duboscq do for work?

Jules Duboscq worked as photographer[6] and instrument maker[7].

What awards did Jules Duboscq receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[10] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation photographer, instrument maker
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31725|batch #31725]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (19)"
  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person Philibert Pellin
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
    Has works in the collection J. Paul Getty Museum
    + 15 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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