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Jean-François de Bourgoing

1748 – 1811

French diplomat, writer and translator

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Lived 1748 – 1811 (aged 62). Jean-François de Bourgoing was a French diplomat, translator, writer, geographer, ambassador and historian.

Jean-François, baron de Bourgoing (20 November 1748 in Nevers – 20 July 1811 in Karlovy Vary) was a French diplomat, writer and translator. A commander of the Legion of Honour, he was also a corresponding member of the French Academy of Sciences, a member of the Copenhagen Academy of Sciences, the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts, a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences from 1810, a knight then a baron de l'Empire, and a knight of the Swedish Order of the Polar Star.

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Important facts

Born
20 November 1748, Nevers
Birth century
18th century
Died
20 July 1811, Karlovy Vary
Occupation
Diplomat, translator, writer, geographer, ambassador, historian
Nationality
France
Education
University of Strasbourg, École Militaire
Positions held
Ambassador of France to Sweden, Ambassador of France to Spain, Ambassador of France to Denmark
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-François de Bourgoing?

French diplomat, writer and translator

When was Jean-François de Bourgoing born?

Jean-François de Bourgoing was born on 20 November 1748 in Nevers.

When did Jean-François de Bourgoing die?

Jean-François de Bourgoing died on 20 July 1811 in Karlovy Vary.

What was Jean-François de Bourgoing's occupation?

Jean-François de Bourgoing was a diplomat, translator, writer, geographer, ambassador and historian.

What nationality was Jean-François de Bourgoing?

Jean-François de Bourgoing was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-François de Bourgoing

· Wikidata: Q1338519

· DBpedia: Jean-François de Bourgoing

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