Paul-Émile Botta
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Summary
Paul-Émile Botta was born on December 6, 1802[1], in Turin[2]. He died on March 29, 1870[3], in Achères[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], historian[6], diplomat[7], entomologist[8], and anthropologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (302 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[11]
- Father: Carlo Giuseppe Guglielmo Botta[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: diplomat[14], botanical collector[15]
- Field of work: archaeology[16]
- Position held: Consul of France in Jerusalem[17]
- Educated at: University of Rouen-Normandy[18], Paris Medical Faculty[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville[20]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22]
- Member of: Academy of Sciences of Turin[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Paul-Émile Botta[25]
- Archives at: Diplomatic Archives[26]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences[27]
- Family name: Botta[28]
- Given name: Paul-Émile[29]
- Work location: Iraq[30], Assyrian Empire[31]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], The American Cyclopædia[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Name in native language: Paul-Émile Botta[37]
Why It Matters
Paul-Émile Botta has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Paul-Émile Botta born?
Paul-Émile Botta's place of birth was Turin[2].
Where did Paul-Émile Botta die?
Paul-Émile Botta passed away in Achères[4].
Who were Paul-Émile Botta's parents?
Paul-Émile Botta's father was Carlo Giuseppe Guglielmo Botta[12].
What did Paul-Émile Botta do for work?
Paul-Émile Botta worked as an archaeologist[5], historian[6], diplomat[7], entomologist[8], and anthropologist[9].
Where did Paul-Émile Botta go to school?
Paul-Émile Botta was educated at University of Rouen-Normandy[18] and Paris Medical Faculty[19].
What awards did Paul-Émile Botta receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[21] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].