Abel Bergaigne

French indologist (1838–1888)
Person human Q2821487
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Abel Bergaigne

Summary

Abel Bergaigne is a human[1]. He was born in Vimy[2]. He was born on August 31, 1838[3]. He died in La Grave[4]. He died on August 6, 1888[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], translator[7], Indologist[8], orientalist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vimy[2], Abel Bergaigne…
  • Abel Bergaigne passed away in La Grave[4].
  • Abel Bergaigne was born on August 31, 1838[3].
  • Abel Bergaigne died on August 6, 1888[5].
  • Abel Bergaigne held citizenship in France[12].
  • Abel Bergaigne's professions included philologist[6].
  • Abel Bergaigne's professions included translator[7].
  • Abel Bergaigne's professions included Indologist[8].
  • Abel Bergaigne's professions included orientalist[9].
  • Abel Bergaigne worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Abel Bergaigne's field of work was Indology[13].
  • Abel Bergaigne's field of work was Sanskrit[14].
  • Abel Bergaigne's field of work was oriental studies[15].
  • Abel Bergaigne's field of work was translation into French[16].
  • Abel Bergaigne's field of work was translation from Sanskrit[17].
  • Abel Bergaigne was employed by University of Paris[18].
  • Abel Bergaigne received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Abel Bergaigne was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[20].
  • Abel Bergaigne is recorded as male[21].
  • Abel Bergaigne's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Abel Bergaigne's Commons category is recorded as Abel Bergaigne[23].
  • Abel Bergaigne's given name is recorded as Abel[24].
  • Abel Bergaigne studied under Eugène-Louis Hauvette-Besnault[25].
  • Abel Bergaigne's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[26].
  • Abel Bergaigne's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

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Origins and Family

Abel Bergaigne was born in Vimy[2]. He was born on August 31, 1838[3].

Education

Abel Bergaigne studied under Eugène-Louis Hauvette-Besnault[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], translator[7], Indologist[8], orientalist[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include Indology[13], an academic discipline[28]; Sanskrit[14], a language[29], in India[30]; oriental studies[15], an academic discipline[31]; translation into French[16]; and translation from Sanskrit[17]. Abel Bergaigne was employed by University of Paris[18].

Recognition

Abel Bergaigne received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Abel Bergaigne died on August 6, 1888[5]. He died in La Grave[4].

Why It Matters

Abel Bergaigne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Abel Bergaigne born?

Abel Bergaigne's place of birth was Vimy[2].

Where did Abel Bergaigne die?

Abel Bergaigne passed away in La Grave[4].

What did Abel Bergaigne do for work?

Abel Bergaigne worked as philologist[6], translator[7], Indologist[8], orientalist[9], and university teacher[10].

What awards did Abel Bergaigne receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . persee.fr. persee.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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