Isaac Isaac Silvestre de Sacy
French linguist and orientalist (1758–1838)
1758 — 1838
Quick Facts
Profession
French linguist and orientalist (1758–1838)
Born
September 21, 1758
Died
1838 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, professor
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1758
Born in Paris (1758-09-21)
1808
Positiondéputé au Corps législatif (1808–1814)
1824
PositionDirector of the Collège de France (1824–1838)
1832
Positionmember of the Chamber of Peers (1832–1838)
1838
Died in Paris
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Antoine Isaac, Baron Silvestre de Sacy, was a French nobleman, linguist and orientalist. His son, Ustazade Silvestre de Sacy, became a journalist.
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Who is Isaac Isaac Silvestre de Sacy?+
Antoine Isaac, Baron Silvestre de Sacy, was a French nobleman, linguist and orientalist. His son, Ustazade Silvestre de Sacy, became a journalist.
What does the name Isaac mean?+
The name Isaac means "Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.". It is of English origin.
When was Isaac Isaac Silvestre de Sacy born?+
Isaac Isaac Silvestre de Sacy was born on September 21, 1758.
When did Isaac Isaac Silvestre de Sacy die?+
Isaac Isaac Silvestre de Sacy died in 1838, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.
The name Isaac is of English origin, meaning "Isaac (Biblical figure). Etymology: From Ysaac, from Isaac, from Ἰσαάκ, from tr=Yiṣḥāq. Explained in Genesis as referring to his mother Sarah’s laughing when she was told she would have a son at her old age. The verb is masculine, however, perhaps due to its use as a boy’s name.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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