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Achille Marrier de Boisd'hyver
1794–1874French forester
2 Wikipedia and sister-site articlesWikipedia (French) ↗
Famous people · Courgis, Yonne
A single famous person was born in Courgis: Achille Marrier de Boisd'hyver
The French forester Achille Marrier de Boisd'hyver was born in 1794. That places their birth between the Revolution and the Second Empire. 2 languages have an article about them. Nearby, Auxerre, 9 mi away, lists 105, led by Joseph Fourier.
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Achille Marrier de Boisd'hyver
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Who is the most famous person from Courgis?
Achille Marrier de Boisd'hyver (French forester) is the best known by our measure: 2 Wikipedia and sister-site articles in different languages.
How many famous people were born in Courgis?
1 people born in Courgis have a French Wikipedia article that confirms the town as their birthplace (and an English one that agrees, when there is one).
Who counts as from Courgis?
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Photo credits (2)
- Joseph Fourier: Julien-Léopold Boilly, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles d'Éon de Beaumont: Thomas Stewart, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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