Léo Taxil
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Summary
Léo Taxil was born on March 21, 1854[1], in Marseille[2]. He died on March 31, 1907[3], in Sceaux[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], publisher[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and proofreader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,444 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Educated at: Lycée Thiers[13]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Léo Taxil[16]
- Family name: Jogand[17], Pagès[18]
- Given name: Gabriel[19], Marie[20], Joseph[21], Antoine[22], Léo[23]
- Pseudonym: Léo Taxil[24]
- Significant event: Taxil hoax[25]
- Described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Commons Creator page: Léo Taxil[28]
- Birth name: Marie Joseph Gabriel Antoine Jogand-Pagès[29]
- Name in native language: Marie Joseph Gabriel Antoine Jogand-Pagès[30]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Léo Taxil include Taxil hoax[31], a lie[32].
Why It Matters
Léo Taxil has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Works attributed to him include Taxil hoax[35], a lie[36] and La Bible amusante[37], a written work[38]. Entities named for him include Taxil hoax[31], a lie[32].
FAQs
Where was Léo Taxil born?
Léo Taxil's place of birth was Marseille[2].
Where did Léo Taxil die?
Léo Taxil died in Sceaux[4].
What did Léo Taxil do for work?
Léo Taxil worked as a journalist[5], publisher[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and proofreader[9].
Where did Léo Taxil go to school?
Léo Taxil was educated at Lycée Thiers[13].