Nicolas de Thou

French bishop
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Nicolas de Thou

Summary

Nicolas de Thou is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on 1528[3]. He passed away in Villebon-sur-Yvette[4]. He died on November 5, 1598[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6] and Latin Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nicolas de Thou was born in Paris[2].
  • Nicolas de Thou passed away in Villebon-sur-Yvette[4].
  • Nicolas de Thou was born on 1528[3].
  • Nicolas de Thou died on November 5, 1598[5].
  • Nicolas de Thou's father was Christophe de Thou[9].
  • Nicolas de Thou held citizenship in France[10].
  • Nicolas de Thou worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6].
  • Nicolas de Thou's professions included Latin Catholic bishop[7].
  • Nicolas de Thou held the position of diocesan bishop[11].
  • Nicolas de Thou's religion is recorded as Catholicism[12].
  • Nicolas de Thou is recorded as male[13].
  • Nicolas de Thou's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Nicolas de Thou's Commons category is recorded as Nicolas de Thou[15].
  • Nicolas de Thou's family name is recorded as de Thou[16].
  • Nicolas de Thou's given name is recorded as Nicolas[17].
  • Nicolas de Thou's relative is recorded as Philippe Hurault de Cheverny[18].
  • Nicolas de Thou's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[19].
  • Nicolas de Thou's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[20].
  • Nicolas de Thou's consecrator is recorded as Charles, Cardinal of Lorraine[21].
  • Nicolas de Thou's consecrator is recorded as Pierre de Gondi[22].
  • Nicolas de Thou's consecrator is recorded as Antoine Le Cirier[23].
  • Nicolas de Thou's sibling is recorded as Jacques Auguste de Thou[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Nicolas de Thou was born in Paris[2]. He was born on 1528[3]. His father was Christophe de Thou[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6] and Latin Catholic bishop[7]. Nicolas de Thou held the position of diocesan bishop[11].

Personal Life

Nicolas de Thou's religion is recorded as Catholicism[12].

Death and Burial

Nicolas de Thou died on November 5, 1598[5]. He died in Villebon-sur-Yvette[4].

Why It Matters

Nicolas de Thou ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Nicolas de Thou born?

Born in Paris[2], Nicolas de Thou…

Where did Nicolas de Thou die?

Nicolas de Thou died in Villebon-sur-Yvette[4].

Who were Nicolas de Thou's parents?

Nicolas de Thou's father was Christophe de Thou[9].

What did Nicolas de Thou do for work?

Nicolas de Thou worked as Latin Catholic priest[6] and Latin Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Catholic Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Catholic Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catholic Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SUDOC. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Paris
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