Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert

French law-maker and a Jansenist
Person human Q676456
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Summary

Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert was born on February 17, 1646[1], in Rouen[2]. He died on October 10, 1714[3], in Rouen[4]. He worked as an economist[5] and playwright[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[8]
  • Native language: French[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Commons category: Pierre Le Pesant de Boisguillebert[11]
  • Given name: Pierre[12]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[13], Svensk uppslagsbok[14], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[15], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[16], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[18]
  • Name in native language: Pierre Le Pesant de Boisguilbert[19]
  • Owner of: Château de Pinterville[20]
  • Writing language: French[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]

Why It Matters

Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert born?

Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert was born in Rouen[2].

Where did Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert die?

Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert died in Rouen[4].

What did Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert do for work?

Pierre Le Pesant, sieur de Boisguilbert worked as an economist[5] and playwright[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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