THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Charles-Michel de l'Épée

French priest and educator of the deaf

Charles-Michel de l'Épée has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists November 24, 1712 in Versailles.

Born

November 24, 1712

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: December 23, 1789

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Birthplace
Versailles
Professions
educator, presbyter, pedagogue
Citizenship
France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: November 24, 1712 (BnF authorities; Proleksis Encyclopedia; La France savante; Integrated Authority File; SNAC; Find a Grave; Roglo) or November 12, 1712 (Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Charles-Michel de l'Épée

Birth name
Charles-Michel Lespée's
Pseudonyms
M. Abbé de L'Épée

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Charles-Michel de l'Épée born?

Charles-Michel de l'Épée was born in Versailles.

What was Charles-Michel de l'Épée’s name at birth?

Charles-Michel de l'Épée’s recorded birth name is Charles-Michel Lespée's.

When did Charles-Michel de l'Épée die?

Charles-Michel de l'Épée died on December 23, 1789.