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Charles Auguste Désiré Filon

1800 – 1875

French historian

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About Charles Auguste Désiré Filon

Lived 1800 – 1875 (aged 75). Charles Auguste Désiré Filon was a French historian and writer.

Charles Auguste Désiré Filon (1800–1875) was a French historian. He became professor of history at Douai, at École normale supérieure, and eventually inspecteur d'académie in Paris. His son, Augustin was also distinguished in the field of learning.

His principal works were: Histoire comparée de la France et de l'Angleterre (1832) Histoire de l'Europe au XVIe siècle (1838) La Diplomatie française sous Louis XV (1843) Histoire de l'Italie méridionale (1849) Histoire du Sinai romain (1850) Histoire de la démocratie athénienne (1854).

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Important facts

Born

7 June 1800, 2nd arrondissement of Paris

Birth century

18th century

Died

1 December 1875, Paris

Occupation

Historian, writer

Nationality

France

Also known as

Charles Auguste Desire Filon, Auguste Filon

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles Auguste Désiré Filon's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Auguste Désiré Filon?

French historian (1800-1875)

When was Charles Auguste Désiré Filon born?

Charles Auguste Désiré Filon was born on 7 June 1800 in 2nd arrondissement of Paris.

When did Charles Auguste Désiré Filon die?

Charles Auguste Désiré Filon died on 1 December 1875 in Paris.

What was Charles Auguste Désiré Filon's occupation?

Charles Auguste Désiré Filon was a historian and writer.

What nationality was Charles Auguste Désiré Filon?

Charles Auguste Désiré Filon was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Auguste Désiré Filon

· Wikidata: Q5075241

· DBpedia: Charles Auguste Désiré Filon

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