Nicholas Briot

French sculpteur and medalist (1579–1646)
Person human Q782996
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Summary

Nicholas Briot is a human[1]. He was born in Damblain[2]. He was born on January 1, 1579[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 24, 1646[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], medalist[7], and stampcutter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nicholas Briot's place of birth was Damblain[2].
  • Nicholas Briot passed away in London[4].
  • Nicholas Briot was born on January 1, 1579[3].
  • Nicholas Briot died on December 24, 1646[5].
  • Nicholas Briot's father was Didier Briot[10].
  • Nicholas Briot held citizenship in France[11].
  • Nicholas Briot worked as an inventor[6].
  • Nicholas Briot worked as a medalist[7].
  • Nicholas Briot's professions included stampcutter[8].
  • Nicholas Briot held the position of Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint[12].
  • Nicholas Briot is recorded as male[13].
  • Nicholas Briot's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Nicholas Briot's Commons category is recorded as Nicolas Briot[15].
  • Nicholas Briot's family name is recorded as Briot[16].
  • Nicholas Briot's given name is recorded as Nicolas[17].
  • Nicholas Briot's work location is recorded as Paris[18].
  • Nicholas Briot's work location is recorded as London[19].
  • Nicholas Briot's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Nicholas Briot's described by source is recorded as Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II[21].
  • Nicholas Briot's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Nicholas Briot's Commons Creator page is recorded as Nicolas Briot[23].
  • Nicholas Briot's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Nicolas Briot'}[24].
  • Nicholas Briot's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1605[25].
  • Nicholas Briot's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1646[26].
  • Nicholas Briot's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nicholas Briot was born in Damblain[2]. He was born on January 1, 1579[3]. His father was Didier Briot[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], medalist[7], and stampcutter[8]. Nicholas Briot held the position of Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint[12].

Death and Burial

Nicholas Briot died on December 24, 1646[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Nicholas Briot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Briot born?

Nicholas Briot was born in Damblain[2].

Where did Nicholas Briot die?

Nicholas Briot passed away in London[4].

Who were Nicholas Briot's parents?

Nicholas Briot's father was Didier Briot[10].

What did Nicholas Briot do for work?

Nicholas Briot worked as inventor[6], medalist[7], and stampcutter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . RKDartists. 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] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Xavier Numista · 2026-09-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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