Albert Béguin
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Summary
Albert Béguin was born on July 17, 1901[1], in La Chaux-de-Fonds[2]. He died on May 3, 1957[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a scholar of French literature[5], literary critic[6], editor[7], bookseller[8], and literary translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Raymonde Vincent[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
- Occupation: literary scholar[13], translator[14], biographer[15]
- Position held: managing editor[16]
- Employer: University of Basel[17]
- Educated at: University of Geneva[18]
- Notable work: L'Âme romantique et le Rêve[19]
- Award received: Rambert Award[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Movement: Geneva School[22]
- Archives at: Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds, Département des manuscrits et fonds spéciaux[23]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Arts[24]
- Family name: Béguin[25]
- Given name: Albert[26]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Rochefort[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28], German[29]
- Sibling: Pierre Béguin[30]
- Writing language: French[31]
Why It Matters
Albert Béguin has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Albert Béguin born?
Albert Béguin's place of birth was La Chaux-de-Fonds[2].
Where did Albert Béguin die?
Albert Béguin died in Rome[4].
Who was Albert Béguin married to?
Albert Béguin's spouses include Raymonde Vincent[11].
What did Albert Béguin do for work?
Albert Béguin worked as a scholar of French literature[5], literary critic[6], editor[7], bookseller[8], and literary translator[9].
Where did Albert Béguin go to school?
Albert Béguin was educated at University of Geneva[18].
What awards did Albert Béguin receive?
Honors received include Rambert Award[20].