Émile Gautier

Swiss astronomer, military officer and politician (1822-1891)
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Summary

Émile Gautier was born on April 18, 1822[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on February 25, 1891[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], military officer[6], and politician[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Lucien Gautier[9], Raoul Gautier[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
  • Educated at: University of Geneva[12], University of Paris[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[14], reformed[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Émile Gautier (astronomer)[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: colonel[18]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Science[19]
  • Family name: Gautier[20]
  • Given name: Émile[21]
  • Relative: Alfred Gautier[22]
  • Student of: François Arago[23], Urbain Le Verrier[24]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[25]
  • Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
  • Different from: Émile Gautier[28]
  • Sibling: Adolphe Gautier[29]
  • Writing language: French[30]

FAQs

Where was Émile Gautier born?

Émile Gautier's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did Émile Gautier die?

Émile Gautier died in Geneva[4].

What did Émile Gautier do for work?

Émile Gautier worked as an astronomer[5], military officer[6], and politician[7].

Where did Émile Gautier go to school?

Émile Gautier was educated at University of Geneva[12] and University of Paris[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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