Pierre Jacotin

French geographer (1765-1827)
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Pierre Jacotin
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Pierre Jacotin

Summary

Pierre Jacotin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Champigny-lès-Langres[2]. He was born on April 11, 1765[3]. He died in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on April 4, 1827[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], architectural draftsperson[7], geomatics engineer[8], engineer[9], and cartographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Champigny-lès-Langres[2], Pierre Jacotin…
  • Pierre Jacotin died in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Pierre Jacotin was born on April 11, 1765[3].
  • Pierre Jacotin died on April 4, 1827[5].
  • Pierre Jacotin is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Jacotin[13].
  • Pierre Jacotin held citizenship in France[14].
  • Pierre Jacotin's professions included explorer[6].
  • Pierre Jacotin worked as an architectural draftsperson[7].
  • Pierre Jacotin worked as a geomatics engineer[8].
  • Pierre Jacotin's professions included engineer[9].
  • Pierre Jacotin's professions included cartographer[10].
  • Pierre Jacotin worked as a geographer[15].
  • Pierre Jacotin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Pierre Jacotin received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Pierre Jacotin received the Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[18].
  • Pierre Jacotin is recorded as male[19].
  • Pierre Jacotin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Pierre Jacotin's Commons category is recorded as Pierre Jacotin[21].
  • Pierre Jacotin's family name is recorded as Jacotin[22].
  • Pierre Jacotin's given name is recorded as Pierre[23].
  • Pierre Jacotin's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[24].
  • Pierre Jacotin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Pierre Jacotin's Commons Creator page is recorded as Pierre Jacotin[26].
  • Pierre Jacotin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre Jacotin'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Jacotin's place of birth was Champigny-lès-Langres[2]. He was born on April 11, 1765[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], architectural draftsperson[7], geomatics engineer[8], engineer[9], cartographer[10], and geographer[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[18], a grade of an order[32], in France[33].

Death and Burial

Pierre Jacotin died on April 4, 1827[5]. He passed away in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of Jacotin[13].

Why It Matters

Pierre Jacotin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Jacotin born?

Pierre Jacotin was born in Champigny-lès-Langres[2].

Where did Pierre Jacotin die?

Pierre Jacotin died in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Pierre Jacotin do for work?

Pierre Jacotin worked as explorer[6], architectural draftsperson[7], geomatics engineer[8], engineer[9], and cartographer[10].

What awards did Pierre Jacotin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], Officer of the Legion of Honour[17], and Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Le cimetière du Père-Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Léonore database. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Le cimetière du Père-Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . 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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, architectural draftsperson, geomatics engineer +4
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  2. 13d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation explorer, architectural draftsperson, geomatics engineer +4
    Given name Pierre
    Family name Jacotin
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