Alain Rey

French lexicographer (1928–2020)
Person human Q921774
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Alain Rey

Summary

Alain Rey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pont-du-Château[2]. He was born on August 30, 1928[3]. He passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 28, 2020[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6] and linguist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Alain Rey was born in Pont-du-Château[2].
  • Alain Rey died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alain Rey was born on August 30, 1928[3].
  • Alain Rey died on October 28, 2020[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Among Alain Rey's spouses was Josette Rey-Debove[10].
  • Alain Rey was married to Danièle Morvan[11].
  • Alain Rey held citizenship in France[12].
  • Alain Rey's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Alain Rey's professions included linguist[7].
  • Alain Rey was employed by France Inter[13].
  • Among Alain Rey's employers was Europe 1[14].
  • Among Alain Rey's employers was Dictionnaires Le Robert[15].
  • Alain Rey's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[16].
  • Alain Rey's education included a stint at Sciences Po[17].
  • Alain Rey received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18].
  • Alain Rey received the Knight of the National Order of Quebec[19].
  • Alain Rey received the Prix de la langue française[20].
  • Alain Rey received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Alain Rey received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[22].
  • Alain Rey received the Biography award of the Académie française[23].
  • Alain Rey was a member of Commission d'enrichissement de la langue française[24].
  • Alain Rey is recorded as male[25].
  • Alain Rey's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alain Rey's Commons category is recorded as Alain Rey[27].

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Origins and Family

Alain Rey's place of birth was Pont-du-Château[2]. He was born on August 30, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[16], a faculty[28], in France[29], founded in 1808[30] and Sciences Po[17], a public university[31], in France[32], founded in 1872[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6] and linguist[7]. Employers include France Inter[13], a radio station[35], in France[36], founded in 1947[37]; Europe 1[14], a radio station[38], in France[39], founded in 1955[40]; and Dictionnaires Le Robert[15], a publishing house[41], in France[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Knight of the National Order of Quebec[19], a grade of an order[45], in Canada[46]; Prix de la langue française[20], a literary award[47], in France[48], founded in 1914[49]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Commander of the National Order of Merit[22], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; and Biography award of the Académie française[23], a literary award[54], in France[55], founded in 1987[56].

Personal Life

Spouses include Josette Rey-Debove[10], a lexicographer[57], 1929–2005[58], of France[59], awarded the Knight of the National Order of Quebec[60] and Danièle Morvan[11], a lexicographer[61], b. 1900[62], of France[63].

Death and Burial

Alain Rey died on October 28, 2020[5]. He passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Alain Rey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64]

Works attributed to him include Petit Robert[65], a written work[66], written by Paul Robert[67].

FAQs

Where was Alain Rey born?

Born in Pont-du-Château[2], Alain Rey…

Where did Alain Rey die?

Alain Rey passed away in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Alain Rey married to?

Alain Rey's spouses include Josette Rey-Debove[10] and Danièle Morvan[11].

What did Alain Rey do for work?

Alain Rey worked as lexicographer[6] and linguist[7].

Where did Alain Rey go to school?

Alain Rey was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[16] and Sciences Po[17].

What awards did Alain Rey receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[18], Knight of the National Order of Quebec[19], Prix de la langue française[20], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

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  1. [2] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
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  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . AlKindi. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [65] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  38. [67] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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