Louis Gustave Binger

French explorer (1856-1936)
Person human Q1539912
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Louis Gustave Binger

Summary

Louis Gustave Binger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on October 14, 1856[3]. He passed away in L'Isle-Adam[4]. He died on November 10, 1936[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], soldier[7], and colonial administrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis Gustave Binger was born in Strasbourg[2].
  • Louis Gustave Binger passed away in L'Isle-Adam[4].
  • Louis Gustave Binger was born on October 14, 1856[3].
  • Louis Gustave Binger died on November 10, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • Louis Gustave Binger held citizenship in France[11].
  • Louis Gustave Binger worked as an explorer[6].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's professions included soldier[7].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's professions included colonial administrator[8].
  • Louis Gustave Binger held the position of colonial governor of Ivory Coast[12].
  • Louis Gustave Binger received the Vega Medal[13].
  • Louis Gustave Binger received the Founder’s Medal[14].
  • Louis Gustave Binger received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[15].
  • Louis Gustave Binger received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Louis Gustave Binger was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[17].
  • Louis Gustave Binger is recorded as male[18].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's Commons category is recorded as Louis-Gustave Binger[20].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's family name is recorded as Binger[21].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's given name is recorded as Q55080403[22].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[26].
  • Louis Gustave Binger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis Gustave Binger's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on October 14, 1856[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], soldier[7], and colonial administrator[8]. Louis Gustave Binger held the position of colonial governor of Ivory Coast[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Vega Medal[13], a science award[28], in Sweden[29]; Founder’s Medal[14], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1831[32]; Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[15], a science award[33], in France[34], founded in 1829[35]; and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[36], in France[37].

Death and Burial

Louis Gustave Binger died on November 10, 1936[5]. He passed away in L'Isle-Adam[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Louis Gustave Binger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Louis Gustave Binger born?

Louis Gustave Binger's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].

Where did Louis Gustave Binger die?

Louis Gustave Binger died in L'Isle-Adam[4].

What did Louis Gustave Binger do for work?

Louis Gustave Binger worked as explorer[6], soldier[7], and colonial administrator[8].

What awards did Louis Gustave Binger receive?

Honors received include Vega Medal[13], Founder’s Medal[14], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[15], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, soldier, colonial administrator
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