Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc
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Summary
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc is a human[1]. His place of birth was Belgentier[2]. He was born on December 1, 1580[3]. He passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4]. He died on June 24, 1637[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], archaeologist[7], philosopher[8], botanist[9], and numismatist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Belgentier[2].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc was born on December 1, 1580[3].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc died on June 24, 1637[5].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc is buried at Cathedral of the Holy Saviour[12].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc held citizenship in Kingdom of France[13].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc worked as an astronomer[6].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's professions included archaeologist[7].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's professions included philosopher[8].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's professions included botanist[9].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's professions included numismatist[10].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's professions included naturalist[14].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's field of work was astronomy[15].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's field of work was history[16].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's field of work was zoology[17].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's field of work was antique[18].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc held the position of adviser[19].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc held the position of member of parliament[20].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's education included a stint at University of Montpellier[21].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's education included a stint at University of Padua[22].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc was a member of Accademia degli Umoristi[23].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc was influenced by Cornelis Drebbel[25].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc is recorded as male[26].
- Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc was born in Belgentier[2]. He was born on December 1, 1580[3].
Education
Educated at University of Montpellier[21], an Experimental Public Establishment (France)[28], in France[29], founded in 1220[30], headquartered in Montpellier[31] and University of Padua[22], a university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1222[34], headquartered in Padua[35]. Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], archaeologist[7], philosopher[8], botanist[9], numismatist[10], and naturalist[14]. Fields of work include astronomy[15], a branch of science[37]; history[16], an academic discipline[38]; zoology[17], a branch of biology[39]; and antique[18]. Positions held include adviser[19], a profession[40] and member of parliament[20], a type of position[41].
Personal Life
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
Death and Burial
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc died on June 24, 1637[5]. He passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4]. Burial took place at Cathedral of the Holy Saviour[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc include Pereskia[42], a taxon[43] and Peirescius[44], an impact crater[45].
Why It Matters
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He is credited with the discovery of Orion Nebula[48], a H II region[49]. Entities named for him include Pereskia[42], a taxon[43] and Peirescius[44], an impact crater[45].
FAQs
Where was Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc born?
Born in Belgentier[2].
Where did Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc die?
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc died in Aix-en-Provence[4].
What did Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc do for work?
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc worked as astronomer[6], archaeologist[7], philosopher[8], botanist[9], and numismatist[10].
Where did Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc go to school?
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc was educated at University of Montpellier[21] and University of Padua[22].
What did Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc discover?
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc is credited as discoverer of Orion Nebula[48].