Valentin Haüy

founder of the first school for the blind
Person human Q704417
Valentin Haüy
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Valentin Haüy

Summary

Valentin Haüy is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée[2], he… he was born on November 13, 1745[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 19, 1822[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and pedagogue[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Valentin Haüy was born in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée[2].
  • Valentin Haüy passed away in Paris[4].
  • Valentin Haüy was born on November 13, 1745[3].
  • Valentin Haüy was born on November 13, 1735[9].
  • Valentin Haüy died on March 19, 1822[5].
  • Valentin Haüy died on March 18, 1822[10].
  • Valentin Haüy is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Haüy[12].
  • Valentin Haüy's father was Q138337280[13].
  • Valentin Haüy held citizenship in France[14].
  • Valentin Haüy's professions included linguist[6].
  • Valentin Haüy worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Valentin Haüy's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].
  • Valentin Haüy received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16].
  • Valentin Haüy is recorded as male[17].
  • Valentin Haüy's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Valentin Haüy's Commons category is recorded as Valentin Haüy[19].
  • Valentin Haüy's family name is recorded as Haüy[20].
  • Valentin Haüy's given name is recorded as Valentin[21].
  • Valentin Haüy's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[22].
  • Valentin Haüy's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Valentin Haüy's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Valentin Haüy's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25].
  • Valentin Haüy's described by source is recorded as Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[26].
  • Valentin Haüy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Valentin Haüy was born in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 13, 1745[3] and November 13, 1735[9]. His father was Q138337280[13].

Education

Valentin Haüy's education included a stint at University of Paris[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and pedagogue[7].

Recognition

Valentin Haüy received the Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 19, 1822[5] and March 18, 1822[10]. Valentin Haüy passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[11] and Grave of Haüy[12].

Why It Matters

Valentin Haüy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Valentin Haüy born?

Valentin Haüy was born in Saint-Just-en-Chaussée[2].

Where did Valentin Haüy die?

Valentin Haüy died in Paris[4].

Who were Valentin Haüy's parents?

Valentin Haüy's father was Q138337280[13].

What did Valentin Haüy do for work?

Valentin Haüy worked as linguist[6] and pedagogue[7].

Where did Valentin Haüy go to school?

Valentin Haüy was educated at University of Paris[15].

What awards did Valentin Haüy receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Deux siècles d'histoire au Père Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . pantheon.world. Retrieved . pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Instance of
    Occupation linguist, pedagogue
    Country of citizenship France
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