Philippe Édouard Foucaux

French tibetologist (1811-1894)
Person human Q962851
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Summary

Philippe Édouard Foucaux is a human[1]. Born in Angers[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1811[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 19, 1894[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], professor[7], and Tibetologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux was born in Angers[2].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux passed away in Paris[4].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux was born on September 15, 1811[3].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux died on May 19, 1894[5].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux died on May 20, 1894[10].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux was married to Mary Summer[11].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux was married to Elisabeth Blanchet[12].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux held citizenship in France[13].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux worked as a linguist[6].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's professions included professor[7].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux worked as a Tibetologist[8].
  • Among Philippe Édouard Foucaux's employers was Collège de France[14].
  • A notable student of Philippe Édouard Foucaux was William Woodville Rockhill[15].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux is recorded as male[17].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's Commons category is recorded as Philippe-Édouard Foucaux[19].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's archives at is recorded as Catholic University of Paris[20].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's family name is recorded as Foucault[21].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's given name is recorded as Philippe[22].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's Commons Creator page is recorded as Philippe-Édouard Foucaux[25].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's name in native language is recorded as Philippe-Édouard Foucaux[26].
  • Philippe Édouard Foucaux's writing language is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Angers[2], Philippe Édouard Foucaux… he was born on September 15, 1811[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], professor[7], and Tibetologist[8]. Among Philippe Édouard Foucaux's employers was Collège de France[14]. A notable student of him was William Woodville Rockhill[15].

Recognition

Philippe Édouard Foucaux received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Mary Summer[11], a Tibetologist[28], 1842–1902[29], of France[30], awarded the Montyon Prize[31] and Elisabeth Blanchet[12], a pianist[32], of France[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 19, 1894[5] and May 20, 1894[10]. Philippe Édouard Foucaux passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Philippe Édouard Foucaux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Philippe Édouard Foucaux born?

Philippe Édouard Foucaux's place of birth was Angers[2].

Where did Philippe Édouard Foucaux die?

Philippe Édouard Foucaux passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Philippe Édouard Foucaux married to?

Philippe Édouard Foucaux's spouses include Mary Summer[11] and Elisabeth Blanchet[12].

What did Philippe Édouard Foucaux do for work?

Philippe Édouard Foucaux worked as linguist[6], professor[7], and Tibetologist[8].

What awards did Philippe Édouard Foucaux receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Rédacteur Tibet · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → William Woodville Rockhill
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Student: William Woodville Rockhill"
  2. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 134614
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  3. 16w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Francearchives agent id → 301166920
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → linguist, professor, Tibetologist
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32157|batch #32157]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (38)"
  5. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Knight of the Legion of Honour
    Writing language → French
    Employer → —
    Given name → Philippe
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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