Melchisédech Thévenot

French scientist (1620–1692)
Person human Q956547
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Summary

Melchisédech Thévenot is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 1, 1620[3]. He died in Issy-les-Moulineaux[4]. He died on October 29, 1692[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], librarian[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and physicist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot died in Issy-les-Moulineaux[4].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot was born on January 1, 1620[3].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot died on October 29, 1692[5].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Melchisédech Thévenot's native language[13].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot worked as a librarian[7].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot worked as a writer[9].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot worked as a physicist[10].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot received the International Swimming Hall of Fame[14].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot was a member of French Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot is recorded as male[16].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's Commons category is recorded as Melchisédech Thévenot[18].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's given name is recorded as Melchisédech[19].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's relative is recorded as Jean de Thévenot[20].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[22].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[23].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's Commons Creator page is recorded as Melchisédech Thévenot[25].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Melchisédech Thévenot'}[26].
  • Melchisédech Thévenot's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Melchisédech Thévenot was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 1, 1620[3]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], librarian[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and physicist[10].

Recognition

Melchisédech Thévenot received the International Swimming Hall of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Melchisédech Thévenot died on October 29, 1692[5]. He died in Issy-les-Moulineaux[4].

Why It Matters

Melchisédech Thévenot has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Melchisédech Thévenot born?

Born in Paris[2].

Where did Melchisédech Thévenot die?

Melchisédech Thévenot passed away in Issy-les-Moulineaux[4].

What did Melchisédech Thévenot do for work?

Melchisédech Thévenot worked as cartographer[6], librarian[7], diplomat[8], writer[9], and physicist[10].

What awards did Melchisédech Thévenot receive?

Honors received include International Swimming Hall of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 20w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Otto's encyclopedia, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  5. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → cartographer, librarian, diplomat +2
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