Louis Désiré Léon Brault

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Summary

Louis Désiré Léon Brault was born on January 7, 1839[1], in Vendôme[2]. He died on August 27, 1885[3], in Argenteuil[4]. He worked as a meteorologist[5], sailor[6], and cartographer[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[9]
  • Educated at: École polytechnique[10]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[11]
  • Member of: Société de Géographie[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Military branch: French Navy[14]
  • Commons category: Léon Brault[15]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant de vaisseau[16]
  • Family name: Brault[17]
  • Given name: Louis[18], Désiré[19], Léon[20]
  • Partner in business or sport: Geoffroy Chabirand[21]
  • Described by source: Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
  • Birth name: Louis Désiré Léon Brault[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Scheepvaartmuseum Wikidataproject[25]
  • Has works in the collection: Het Scheepvaartmuseum[26]
  • Writing language: French[27]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]

FAQs

Where was Louis Désiré Léon Brault born?

Louis Désiré Léon Brault's place of birth was Vendôme[2].

Where did Louis Désiré Léon Brault die?

Louis Désiré Léon Brault passed away in Argenteuil[4].

What did Louis Désiré Léon Brault do for work?

Louis Désiré Léon Brault worked as a meteorologist[5], sailor[6], and cartographer[7].

Where did Louis Désiré Léon Brault go to school?

Louis Désiré Léon Brault was educated at École polytechnique[10].

What awards did Louis Désiré Léon Brault receive?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Departmental archives of Loir-et-Cher. archives.culture41.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Departmental archives of Val-d'Oise. archives.valdoise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.culture41.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.valdoise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Departmental archives of Loir-et-Cher. archives.culture41.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Q132230989. Retrieved . n2t.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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