Henri Cassini

French botanist (1781-1832)
Person human Q958431
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Henri Cassini

Summary

Henri Cassini is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on May 9, 1781[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on April 16, 1832[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], politician[7], and magistrate[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henri Cassini's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Henri Cassini passed away in Paris[4].
  • Henri Cassini was born on May 9, 1781[3].
  • Henri Cassini died on April 16, 1832[5].
  • Henri Cassini's father was Jean-Dominique, comte de Cassini[10].
  • Among Henri Cassini's spouses was Cathérine Elisabeth Agathe Cassini[11].
  • Henri Cassini held citizenship in France[12].
  • Henri Cassini's professions included botanist[6].
  • Henri Cassini's professions included politician[7].
  • Henri Cassini's professions included magistrate[8].
  • Henri Cassini's field of work was botany[13].
  • Henri Cassini held the position of member of the Chamber of Peers[14].
  • Henri Cassini held the position of Member of the Court of Cassation[15].
  • Henri Cassini held the position of President of the Chamber[16].
  • Henri Cassini received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Henri Cassini was a member of Société Philomathique de Paris[18].
  • Henri Cassini was a member of French Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Henri Cassini is recorded as male[20].
  • Henri Cassini's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henri Cassini's family is recorded as Cassini[22].
  • Henri Cassini's noble title is recorded as viscount[23].
  • Henri Cassini's Commons category is recorded as Alexandre Henri Gabriel de Cassini[24].
  • The cause of death was cholera[25].
  • Henri Cassini's residence is recorded as France[26].
  • Henri Cassini's family name is recorded as De Cassini[27].

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Origins and Family

Henri Cassini's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on May 9, 1781[3]. His father was Jean-Dominique, comte de Cassini[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], politician[7], and magistrate[8]. Henri Cassini's field of work was botany[13]. Positions held include member of the Chamber of Peers[14], Member of the Court of Cassation[15], and President of the Chamber[16].

Recognition

Henri Cassini received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

Personal Life

Among Henri Cassini's spouses was Cathérine Elisabeth Agathe Cassini[11].

Death and Burial

Henri Cassini died on April 16, 1832[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was cholera[25].

Why It Matters

Henri Cassini ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Dictionnaire des sciences naturelles, dans lequel on traite méthodiquement des différens êtres de la nature...[30], a written work[31], written by Georges Cuvier[32].

FAQs

Where was Henri Cassini born?

Henri Cassini's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Henri Cassini die?

Henri Cassini passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Henri Cassini's parents?

Henri Cassini's father was Jean-Dominique, comte de Cassini[10].

Who was Henri Cassini married to?

Henri Cassini's spouses include Cathérine Elisabeth Agathe Cassini[11].

What did Henri Cassini do for work?

Henri Cassini worked as botanist[6], politician[7], and magistrate[8].

What awards did Henri Cassini receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . edepot.wur.nl. Retrieved . edepot.wur.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23h ago · Stitchbird2 · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, politician, magistrate
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, politician, magistrate
    Position held member of the Chamber of Peers, Member of the Court of Cassation, President of the Chamber
    Country of citizenship France
    Sex or gender male
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