Jules Hetzel

French editor and publisher (1814–1889)
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Jules Hetzel
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Jules Hetzel

Summary

Jules Hetzel is a human[1]. Born in Chartres[2], he… he was born on January 15, 1814[3]. He passed away in Monte Carlo[4]. He died on March 17, 1886[5]. He worked as a translator[6], publisher[7], children's writer[8], writer[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chartres[2], Jules Hetzel…
  • Jules Hetzel passed away in Monte Carlo[4].
  • Jules Hetzel was born on January 15, 1814[3].
  • Jules Hetzel was born on January 1, 1814[12].
  • Jules Hetzel died on March 17, 1886[5].
  • Jules Hetzel died on January 1, 1886[13].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • A child of Jules Hetzel was Louis-Jules Hetzel[15].
  • Jules Hetzel held citizenship in France[16].
  • French was Jules Hetzel's native language[17].
  • Jules Hetzel's professions included translator[6].
  • Jules Hetzel's professions included publisher[7].
  • Jules Hetzel worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Jules Hetzel's professions included writer[9].
  • Jules Hetzel's professions included politician[10].
  • Jules Hetzel held the position of editor[18].
  • Jules Hetzel's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[19].
  • Jules Hetzel's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[20].
  • Jules Hetzel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Jules Hetzel received the Montyon Prize[22].
  • Jules Hetzel was a member of Société archéologique d'Eure-et-Loir[23].
  • Jules Hetzel's religion is recorded as Protestantism[24].
  • Jules Hetzel is recorded as male[25].
  • Jules Hetzel's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Jules Hetzel's Commons category is recorded as Pierre-Jules Hetzel[27].

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Origins and Family

Jules Hetzel's place of birth was Chartres[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 15, 1814[3] and January 1, 1814[12]. French was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[19], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1804[30] and University of Strasbourg[20], a university in France[31], in France[32], founded in 1538[33], headquartered in Strasbourg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], publisher[7], children's writer[8], writer[9], and politician[10]. Jules Hetzel held the position of editor[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[35], in France[36] and Montyon Prize[22], a literary award[37], in France[38].

Personal Life

A child of Jules Hetzel was Louis-He[15]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 17, 1886[5] and January 1, 1886[13]. Jules Hetzel died in Monte Carlo[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Jules Hetzel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Jules Hetzel born?

Born in Chartres[2], Jules Hetzel…

Where did Jules Hetzel die?

Jules Hetzel passed away in Monte Carlo[4].

What did Jules Hetzel do for work?

Jules Hetzel worked as translator[6], publisher[7], children's writer[8], writer[9], and politician[10].

Where did Jules Hetzel go to school?

Jules Hetzel was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[19] and University of Strasbourg[20].

What awards did Jules Hetzel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21] and Montyon Prize[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . opac.keratsini-drapetsona.gr. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . opac.keratsini-drapetsona.gr. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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