Pierre-Augustin Guys

French writer (1721-1799)
Person human Q18636972
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Summary

Pierre-Augustin Guys was born on August 1, 1721[1], in Marseille[2]. He died on August 18, 1799[3], in Zakynthos[4]. He worked as a writer[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Child: Hyacinthe-Constantin Guys[7], Pierre-Alphonse Guys[8]
  • Country of citizenship: France[9]
  • Position held: director of the Académie de Marseille[10], Perpetual secretary of the Académie de Marseille[11]
  • Member of: Académie de Marseille[12], Institut de France[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Pierre-Augustin Guys[15]
  • Family name: Guys[16]
  • Given name: Pierre[17]
  • Relative: Constantin Guys[18], Pierre-François de Rémusat[19], Henry Guys[20]
  • Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
  • Writing language: French[23]

FAQs

Where was Pierre-Augustin Guys born?

Pierre-Augustin Guys was born in Marseille[2].

Where did Pierre-Augustin Guys die?

Pierre-Augustin Guys passed away in Zakynthos[4].

What did Pierre-Augustin Guys do for work?

Pierre-Augustin Guys worked as a writer[5].

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  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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