Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné

Genevan pastor and church historian (1794–1872)
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Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné
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Summary

Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné was born on August 16, 1794[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on October 21, 1872[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Eaux-Vives[8]
  • Date of birth: 1794[9]
  • Date of death: 1872[10]
  • Place of burial: Old Cemetery of Cologny‎[11]
  • Spouse: Marie Anne Brélaz[12]
  • Child: Émile Merle d'Aubigné[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Republic of Geneva[14], France[15], Switzerland[16]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[17], reformed[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family: Famille Merle d'Aubigné[20]
  • Commons category: Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné[21]
  • Family name: Merle d'Aubigné[22]
  • Given name: Jean-Henri[23]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[24]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Library of the World's Best Literature[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], The New Student's Reference Work[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]

Why It Matters

Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné born?

Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné was born in Geneva[2].

Where did Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné die?

Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné passed away in Geneva[4].

Who was Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné married to?

Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné's spouses include Marie Anne Brélaz[12].

What did Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné do for work?

Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné worked as a theologian[5] and writer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . FamilySearch Family Tree. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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