Michel Maittaire

French classical scholar (1668–1747)
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Summary

Michel Maittaire was born on January 1, 1668[1], in France[2]. He died on September 7, 1747[3], in London[4]. He worked as a writer[5], philologist[6], bibliographer[7], classical scholar[8], and scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[11], Kingdom of Great Britain[12]
  • Ethnic group: Huguenots[13]
  • Educated at: Westminster School[14], University of Oxford[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Michel Maittaire[18]
  • Family name: Mettayer[19]
  • Given name: Michel[20]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22], Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24], French[25], Latin[26]
  • Birth name: Michel Mettayer[27]
  • Name in native language: Michael Maittaire[28]
  • Attested in: Mare Magnum (vol. 82)[29]

Why It Matters

Michel Maittaire has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Michel Maittaire born?

Michel Maittaire was born in France[2].

Where did Michel Maittaire die?

Michel Maittaire passed away in London[4].

What did Michel Maittaire do for work?

Michel Maittaire worked as a writer[5], philologist[6], bibliographer[7], classical scholar[8], and scholar[9].

Where did Michel Maittaire go to school?

Michel Maittaire was educated at Westminster School[14] and University of Oxford[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . maru.firenze.sbn.it. maru.firenze.sbn.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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