Jean-Henri Fabre
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Summary
Jean-Henri Fabre was born on December 21, 1823[1], in Saint-Léons[2]. He died on October 11, 1915[3], in Sérignan-du-Comtat[4]. He worked as an entomologist[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], poet[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,222 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sérignan-du-Comtat[11]
- Spouse: Q138457384[12], Q138457385[13]
- Child: Paul-Henri Fabre[14], Q140165825[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Occupation: naturalist[17], secondary school teacher[18], secondary-school professor[19], curator[20], botanical collector[21], teacher[22]
- Field of work: entomology[23], natural science[24], creative and professional writing[25], poetry[26]
- Position held: 'majoral' of the Félibrige[27]
- Educated at: Q130288625[28]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[29], Linnean Medal[30], Montyon Prize[31], Alfred Née Award[32], Officer of the Legion of Honour[33]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Movement: Félibrige[36]
- Commons category: Jean-Henri Fabre[37]
- Archives at: Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[38], CIRDÒC - Institut occitan de cultura[39]
- Family name: Fabre[40]
- Given name: Jean-Henri[41], Casimir[42]
- Pseudonym: homère des insectes[43], Lou Felibre di Tavan[44]
- Official website: https://www.e-fabre.com/[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jean-Henri Fabre[46]
- Commons gallery: Jean-Henri Fabre[47]
- Described at URL: https://education.persee.fr/doc/revpe_2021-4111_1916_num_68_1_6965?q=Jean-Henri+Fabre[48]
Why It Matters
Jean-Henri Fabre has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include Souvenirs entomologiques[51], a literary work[52].
FAQs
Where was Jean-Henri Fabre born?
Jean-Henri Fabre was born in Saint-Léons[2].
Where did Jean-Henri Fabre die?
Jean-Henri Fabre died in Sérignan-du-Comtat[4].
Who was Jean-Henri Fabre married to?
Jean-Henri Fabre's spouses include Q138457384[12] and Q138457385[13].
What did Jean-Henri Fabre do for work?
Jean-Henri Fabre worked as an entomologist[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], poet[8], and botanist[9].
Where did Jean-Henri Fabre go to school?
Jean-Henri Fabre was educated at Q130288625[28].
What awards did Jean-Henri Fabre receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[29], Linnean Medal[30], Montyon Prize[31], and Alfred Née Award[32].