Anne Robert Jacques Turgot
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Summary
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot was born on May 10, 1727[1], in Paris[2]. He died on March 18, 1781[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an economist[5], politician[6], translator[7], encyclopédistes[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,090 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Michel-Étienne Turgot[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Occupation: philosopher[13]
- Field of work: economics[14]
- Position held: Secrétaire d'État de la Marine[15], Controller-General of Finances[16], Q81641334[17], Chief Minister of France[18]
- Educated at: University of Paris[19], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20]
- Award received: Hommes illustres[21], Concours général[22]
- Member of: Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Noble title: baron[25]
- Commons category: Anne Robert Jacques Turgot[26]
- Residence: Laulne[27]
- Family name: Turgot[28]
- Given name: Anne[29], Robert[30], Jacques[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Anne Robert Jacques Turgot[32]
- Commons gallery: Anne Robert-Jacques Turgot[33]
- Described by source: Larousse Encyclopedia online[34], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Library of the World's Best Literature[37], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[40], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Name in native language: Anne Robert Jacques Turgot[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Anne Robert Jacques Turgot include Lycée Turgot[44], an educational facility[45], in France[46], founded in 1965[47] and prix Turgot du jeune talent[48], an award[49], founded in 1994[50].
Why It Matters
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès[53], a politician[54], 1748–1836[55], of France[56].
Works attributed to him include Encyclopédie[57], a written work[58], written by Denis Diderot[59]. Entities named for him include Lycée Turgot[44], an educational facility[45], in France[46], founded in 1965[47] and prix Turgot du jeune talent[48], an award[49], founded in 1994[50].
FAQs
Where was Anne Robert Jacques Turgot born?
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Anne Robert Jacques Turgot die?
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Anne Robert Jacques Turgot's parents?
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot's father was Michel-Étienne Turgot[11].
What did Anne Robert Jacques Turgot do for work?
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot worked as an economist[5], politician[6], translator[7], encyclopédistes[8], and writer[9].
Where did Anne Robert Jacques Turgot go to school?
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot was educated at University of Paris[19] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[20].
What awards did Anne Robert Jacques Turgot receive?
Honors received include Hommes illustres[21] and Concours général[22].
Who did Anne Robert Jacques Turgot influence?
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot has been cited as an influence by Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès[53].