Évariste Régis Huc

French Catholic missionary, one of the earliest explorers of Tibet (1813-1860)
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Évariste Régis Huc

Summary

Évariste Régis Huc is a human[1]. He was born in Caylus[2]. He was born on August 1, 1813[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 26, 1860[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Caylus[2], Évariste Régis Huc…
  • Évariste Régis Huc died in Paris[4].
  • Évariste Régis Huc was born on August 1, 1813[3].
  • Évariste Régis Huc was born on January 1, 1813[11].
  • Évariste Régis Huc was born on June 1, 1813[12].
  • Évariste Régis Huc died on March 26, 1860[5].
  • Évariste Régis Huc died on January 1, 1860[13].
  • Évariste Régis Huc is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].
  • Évariste Régis Huc held citizenship in France[15].
  • French was Évariste Régis Huc's native language[16].
  • Évariste Régis Huc worked as an explorer[6].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's professions included writer[7].
  • Évariste Régis Huc worked as a missionary[8].
  • Évariste Régis Huc worked as a translator[9].
  • Évariste Régis Huc received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Évariste Régis Huc was a member of Congregation of the Mission[18].
  • Évariste Régis Huc was a member of Tibetologist[19].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Évariste Régis Huc is recorded as male[21].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's Commons category is recorded as Évariste Régis Huc[23].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's religious order is recorded as Congregation of the Mission[24].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's family name is recorded as Huc[25].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's given name is recorded as Évariste[26].
  • Évariste Régis Huc's partner in business or sport is recorded as Joseph Gabet[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caylus[2], Évariste Régis Huc… Recorded date of birth include August 1, 1813[3], January 1, 1813[11], and June 1, 1813[12]. French was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and translator[9].

Recognition

Évariste Régis Huc received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

Personal Life

Évariste Régis Huc's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 26, 1860[5] and January 1, 1860[13]. Évariste Régis Huc passed away in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Évariste Régis Huc ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Évariste Régis Huc born?

Évariste Régis Huc was born in Caylus[2].

Where did Évariste Régis Huc die?

Évariste Régis Huc died in Paris[4].

What did Évariste Régis Huc do for work?

Évariste Régis Huc worked as explorer[6], writer[7], missionary[8], and translator[9].

What awards did Évariste Régis Huc receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5h ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0054641-Huc-evariste-Regis-18131860
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  2. 5d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, writer, missionary +1
    Parsifal cluster id 154374
    P14397 2426
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  3. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Sex or gender male
    Given name Évariste
    Family name Huc
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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