François Bonivard
Genevan patriot, politician and historian
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Summary
François Bonivard was born on January 1, 1493[1], in Seyssel[2]. He died on January 1, 1570[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (451 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Catherine de Courtarvel[8]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Geneva[9]
- Position held: prieur commendataire[10]
- Notable work: Chroniques de Genève[11], Q138581855[12]
- Member of: Q138006106[13]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[14], reformed[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Bonivard family[17]
- Commons category: François Bonivard[18]
- Family name: Bonivard[19]
- Given name: François[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25], Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Middle French[27], French[28]
- Name in native language: François Bonivard[29]
- P14536: 405130[30]
- P14608: 122423607[31]
Why It Matters
François Bonivard has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was François Bonivard born?
François Bonivard was born in Seyssel[2].
Where did François Bonivard die?
François Bonivard died in Geneva[4].
Who was François Bonivard married to?
François Bonivard's spouses include Catherine de Courtarvel[8].
What did François Bonivard do for work?
François Bonivard worked as a politician[5] and historian[6].