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BnF authorities
Search authority records through the Bibliothèque nationale de France's BnF data portal.
About BnF authorities
Search authority records through the Bibliothèque nationale de France's BnF data portal.
BnF authorities is a website in our Open Data & Datasets collection, part of the Research & Data directory. It runs in your web browser, so there's nothing to install. The site is mainly in French.
People usually find BnF authorities when they’re looking for open data and datasets.
Not quite what you need? Close alternatives include Bibliothèques Virtuelles Humanistes, transport.data.gouv.fr, and National 3D Data Repository — compare them below.
BnF authorities at a glance
- Website
- data.bnf.fr
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- French
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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BnF authorities FAQ
What is BnF authorities?
Search authority records through the Bibliothèque nationale de France's BnF data portal.
Can I use BnF authorities in my browser?
Yes. BnF authorities works on the web, so you can use it from any modern browser without installing anything.
What is BnF authorities used for?
People use BnF authorities for open data and datasets, within our open data & datasets category.
Is BnF authorities working?
data.bnf.fr responded when checked on Oct 5, 2026. Its current availability has not been confirmed.
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