in 1758
Precision: year · Rank: normal
THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes
French diplomat (1759–1845)
Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists August 20, 1759 in Paris, France.
Born
August 20, 1759
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: March 9, 1845
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Professions
- orientalist, diplomat, sinologist
- Citizenship
- France
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: August 20, 1759 (La France savante; BnF authorities) or in 1758 (Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers).
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.
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Family
- Father
- Joseph de Guignes
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
Where was Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes born?
Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes was born in Paris, France.
When did Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes die?
Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes died on March 9, 1845.