Richard Simon

Biblical critic (1638–1712)
Person human Q1345478
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Richard Simon

Summary

Richard Simon is a human[1]. Born in Dieppe[2], he… he was born on May 13, 1638[3]. He passed away in Dieppe[4]. He died on April 11, 1712[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], translator[7], exegete[8], literary critic[9], and Bible translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Simon's place of birth was Dieppe[2].
  • Richard Simon died in Dieppe[4].
  • Richard Simon was born on May 13, 1638[3].
  • Richard Simon died on April 11, 1712[5].
  • Richard Simon held citizenship in Kingdom of France[12].
  • Richard Simon's professions included theologian[6].
  • Richard Simon's professions included translator[7].
  • Richard Simon's professions included exegete[8].
  • Richard Simon worked as a literary critic[9].
  • Richard Simon worked as a Bible translator[10].
  • Richard Simon worked as a Catholic priest[13].
  • Richard Simon's education included a stint at College of Juilly[14].
  • A notable student of Richard Simon was Nicolas Barat[15].
  • Richard Simon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Richard Simon is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Simon's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Simon's Commons category is recorded as Richard Simon[19].
  • Richard Simon's archives at is recorded as Geneva Library[20].
  • Richard Simon's religious order is recorded as Oratory of Jesus[21].
  • Richard Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[22].
  • Richard Simon's given name is recorded as Richard[23].
  • Richard Simon's pseudonym is recorded as Jérôme Acosta[24].
  • Richard Simon's pseudonym is recorded as Origenes Adamantius[25].
  • Richard Simon's pseudonym is recorded as Adamantius[26].
  • Richard Simon's pseudonym is recorded as Pierre Ambrun[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Simon's place of birth was Dieppe[2]. He was born on May 13, 1638[3].

Education

Richard Simon was educated at College of Juilly[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], translator[7], exegete[8], literary critic[9], Bible translator[10], and Catholic priest[13]. A notable student of Richard Simon was Nicolas Barat[15].

Personal Life

Richard Simon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Richard Simon died on April 11, 1712[5]. He died in Dieppe[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Simon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Richard Simon born?

Richard Simon was born in Dieppe[2].

Where did Richard Simon die?

Richard Simon passed away in Dieppe[4].

What did Richard Simon do for work?

Richard Simon worked as theologian[6], translator[7], exegete[8], literary critic[9], and Bible translator[10].

Where did Richard Simon go to school?

Richard Simon was educated at College of Juilly[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . Dictionnaire de la Bible. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, translator, exegete +3
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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