Guillaume Budé
French scholar, humanist and administrator (1467-1540)
1467 — 1540
Quick Facts
Profession
French scholar, humanist and administrator (1467-1540)
Born
February 4, 1467
Died
1540 (age ~73)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
printer, translator, librarian
Kingdom of FranceBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1467
Born in Paris (1467-02-04)
1522
PositionMaître de la Librairie du Roi (1522–1540)
1522
PositionPrévôt des marchands de Paris (1522–1523)
1540
Died in Paris
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Guillaume Budé was a French scholar and humanist. He was involved in the founding of Collegium Trilingue, which later became the Collège de France.
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Who is Guillaume Budé?+
Guillaume Budé was a French scholar and humanist. He was involved in the founding of Collegium Trilingue, which later became the Collège de France.
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume Budé born?+
Guillaume Budé was born on February 4, 1467.
When did Guillaume Budé die?+
Guillaume Budé died in 1540, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — February 4, 1467
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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