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Hervé Faye

French astronomer (1814–1902)

Hervé Faye has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 1, 1814 in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault.

Born

October 1, 1814

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

Died: July 4, 1902

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace: Saint-Benoît-du-Sault
Professions: minister, astronomer, politician
Citizenship: France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: October 1, 1814 (BnF authorities; Léonore database; culture.gouv.fr) or October 5, 1814 (Integrated Authority File).

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.

October 5, 1814

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Source: Integrated Authority File

All birth date sources

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

Questions people ask

Where was Hervé Faye born?

Hervé Faye was born in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault.

When did Hervé Faye die?

Hervé Faye died on July 4, 1902.