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Who coined the word philately?

Georges Herpin.

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Why: Georges Herpin coined the French word philatélie in 1864 as a better name for the hobby.

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Answer: Georges Herpin. Georges Herpin coined the French word philatélie in 1864 as a better name for the hobby.

  1. Philately en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philately
    coined by Georges Herpin in 1864
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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