Louis Desaix

French general (1768–1800)
Person human Q313196
Louis Desaix
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Louis Desaix

Summary

Louis Desaix is a human[1]. He was born in Ayat-sur-Sioule[2]. He was born on August 17, 1768[3]. He passed away in Q748210[4]. He died on June 14, 1800[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], military personnel[7], and military commander[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,104 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis Desaix was born in Ayat-sur-Sioule[2].
  • Louis Desaix died in Q748210[4].
  • Louis Desaix was born on August 17, 1768[3].
  • Louis Desaix died on June 14, 1800[5].
  • Burial took place at Great St Bernard Pass[10].
  • Louis Desaix held citizenship in France[11].
  • Louis Desaix's professions included military officer[6].
  • Louis Desaix's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Louis Desaix worked as a military commander[8].
  • Louis Desaix's field of work was military affairs[12].
  • Louis Desaix received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[13].
  • Louis Desaix's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].
  • Louis Desaix is recorded as male[15].
  • Louis Desaix's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Louis Desaix's Commons category is recorded as Louis Charles Antoine Desaix[17].
  • Louis Desaix's military, police or special rank is recorded as divisional general[18].
  • Louis Desaix's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[19].
  • Louis Desaix was part of the conflict French Revolutionary Wars[20].
  • Louis Desaix was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars[21].
  • Louis Desaix's family name is recorded as Desaix[22].
  • Louis Desaix's given name is recorded as Louis[23].
  • Louis Desaix's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Louis Charles Antoine Desaix[24].
  • Louis Desaix's Commons gallery is recorded as Louis Charles Antoine Desaix[25].
  • Louis Desaix's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[26].
  • Louis Desaix's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Louis Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ayat-sur-Sioule[2], Louis Desaix… he was born on August 17, 1768[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], military personnel[7], and military commander[8]. Louis Desaix's field of work was military affairs[12].

Recognition

Louis Desaix received the list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[13].

Personal Life

Louis Desaix's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].

Death and Burial

Louis Desaix died on June 14, 1800[5]. He died in Q748210[4]. Burial took place at Great St Bernard Pass[10].

Why It Matters

Louis Desaix ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,104 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He is credited with the discovery of Dendera zodiac[30], a sculpture[31], founded in -0050[32].

FAQs

Where was Louis Desaix born?

Born in Ayat-sur-Sioule[2], Louis Desaix…

Where did Louis Desaix die?

Louis Desaix passed away in Q748210[4].

What did Louis Desaix do for work?

Louis Desaix worked as military officer[6], military personnel[7], and military commander[8].

What awards did Louis Desaix receive?

Honors received include list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe[13].

What did Louis Desaix discover?

Louis Desaix is credited as discoverer of Dendera zodiac[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Q748210
    Award received list of names inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe
    Depicted by Portrait of Louis Charles Antoine Desaix de Veygoux
    Place of burial Great St Bernard Pass
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Lapide Desaix.jpg"
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