Louis Dutens

French historian (1730-1812)
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Louis Dutens
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Louis Dutens

Summary

Louis Dutens is a human[1]. He was born in Tours[2]. He was born on January 15, 1730[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 23, 1812[5]. He worked as a writer[6], translator[7], philologist[8], historian[9], and diplomat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis Dutens was born in Tours[2].
  • Louis Dutens died in London[4].
  • Louis Dutens was born on January 15, 1730[3].
  • Louis Dutens died on May 23, 1812[5].
  • Louis Dutens held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Louis Dutens's native language[13].
  • Louis Dutens's professions included writer[6].
  • Louis Dutens's professions included translator[7].
  • Louis Dutens's professions included philologist[8].
  • Louis Dutens worked as a historian[9].
  • Louis Dutens worked as a diplomat[10].
  • Louis Dutens held the position of Historiographer Royal[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Louis Dutens is Recherches sur l’origine des découvertes attribuées aux modernes[15].
  • Louis Dutens received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
  • Louis Dutens was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Louis Dutens was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[18].
  • Louis Dutens was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[19].
  • Louis Dutens is recorded as male[20].
  • Louis Dutens's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Louis Dutens's Commons category is recorded as Louis Dutens[22].
  • Louis Dutens's family name is recorded as Dutens[23].
  • Louis Dutens's given name is recorded as Louis[24].
  • Louis Dutens's pseudonym is recorded as L. D-S[25].
  • Louis Dutens's pseudonym is recorded as L. D.[26].
  • Louis Dutens's pseudonym is recorded as D.[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tours[2], Louis Dutens… he was born on January 15, 1730[3]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], philologist[8], historian[9], and diplomat[10]. Louis Dutens held the position of Historiographer Royal[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Louis Dutens is Recherches sur l’origine des découvertes attribuées aux modernes[15].

Recognition

Louis Dutens received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

Death and Burial

Louis Dutens died on May 23, 1812[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Louis Dutens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Louis Dutens born?

Louis Dutens's place of birth was Tours[2].

Where did Louis Dutens die?

Louis Dutens died in London[4].

What did Louis Dutens do for work?

Louis Dutens worked as writer[6], translator[7], philologist[8], historian[9], and diplomat[10].

What awards did Louis Dutens receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, translator, philologist +2
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  2. 25d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work
    Position held Historiographer Royal
    Award received
    Place of birth Tours
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