Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie

Irish-born French explorer, geographer, ethnologist, linguist and astronomer (1810-1897)
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Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was born on January 3, 1810, in Dublin [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He died on March 19, 1897, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie held French citizenship . His occupations included being an explorer, numismatist, physicist, cartographer, archaeologist, and politician [7][6]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was a member of the Catholic Church and his field of expertise was geography . Throughout his career, he received notable awards, including being named a Knight of the Legion of Honour and receiving the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations [8]. He held various positions, including serving as the Mayor of Hendaye from 1871 to 1875 and as the president of the French Academy of Sciences in 1892 [9][10]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie was also a member of prestigious institutions, such as the French Academy of Sciences and the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei . His diverse range of expertise and contributions led to recognition and respect in his field. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's legacy is marked by his accomplishments in geography and his involvement in various fields [7][6]. He remained committed to his work until his death in Paris [1][2][3][4][5].

Key Facts

  • Father: Arnaud-Michel d'Abbadie d'Arrast[11]
  • Mother: Q141711280[12]
  • Spouse: Virginie Vincent de Saint-Bonnet[13]
  • Country of citizenship: France[14]
  • Occupation: politician[15], writer[16], astronomer[17], patron of the arts[18]
  • Field of work: geography[19]
  • Position held: Mayor of Hendaye[20], president of the French Academy of Sciences[21]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[23]
  • Member of: French Academy of Sciences[24], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25], Abbadie brothers[26]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Family: Famille d'Abbadie d'Arrast[29]
  • Movement: Euskal Pizkundea[30]
  • Commons category: Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie[31]
  • Archives at: Departmental archives of Pyrénées-Atlantiques[32], French Academy of Sciences[33]
  • Family name: Abbadia[34]
  • Given name: Antoine[35]
  • Partner in business or sport: Arnaud-Michel d'Abbadie[36]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[40], Otto's encyclopedia[41], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[42], The Encyclopedia Americana[43], The Catholic Encyclopedia[44], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[45]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Irish[46], French[47], Basque[48]
  • Commons Creator page: Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie[49]
  • Name in native language: Antoine d'Abbadie[50], Anton Abadia[51]
  • Owner of: Abbadia Castle[52]

Why It Matters

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie born?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie die?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's parents?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's father was Arnaud-Michel d'Abbadie d'Arrast[11]. Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's mother was Q141711280[12].

Who was Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie married to?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie's spouses include Virginie Vincent de Saint-Bonnet[13].

What did Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie do for work?

Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie worked as an explorer[5], numismatist[6], physicist[7], cartographer[8], and archaeologist[9].

What awards did Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[23].

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  30. [33] ↑ . archives.academie-sciences.fr. archives.academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  46. [47] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . academie-sciences.fr. Retrieved . academie-sciences.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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