Albert Béguin

Swiss French scholar and literary critic (1901-1957)
Person human Q124251
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Albert Béguin

Summary

Albert Béguin is a human[1]. He was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds[2]. He was born on July 17, 1901[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on May 3, 1957[5]. He worked as a scholar of French literature[6], literary critic[7], editor[8], bookseller[9], and literary translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Albert Béguin's place of birth was La Chaux-de-Fonds[2].
  • Albert Béguin died in Rome[4].
  • Albert Béguin was born on July 17, 1901[3].
  • Albert Béguin died on May 3, 1957[5].
  • Albert Béguin was married to Raymonde Vincent[12].
  • Albert Béguin held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • Albert Béguin worked as a scholar of French literature[6].
  • Albert Béguin's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Albert Béguin's professions included editor[8].
  • Albert Béguin's professions included bookseller[9].
  • Albert Béguin's professions included literary translator[10].
  • Albert Béguin held the position of managing editor[14].
  • Albert Béguin was employed by University of Basel[15].
  • Albert Béguin's education included a stint at University of Geneva[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Albert Béguin is Q3205080[17].
  • Albert Béguin received the Rambert Award[18].
  • Albert Béguin is recorded as male[19].
  • Albert Béguin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Albert Béguin is associated with the Geneva School movement[21].
  • Albert Béguin's archives at is recorded as Bibliothèque de la Ville de La Chaux-de-Fonds, Département des manuscrits et fonds spéciaux[22].
  • Albert Béguin earned the academic degree of Doctor of Arts[23].
  • Albert Béguin's family name is recorded as Béguin[24].
  • Albert Béguin's given name is recorded as Albert[25].
  • Albert Béguin's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Rochefort[26].
  • Albert Béguin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in La Chaux-de-Fonds[2], Albert Béguin… he was born on July 17, 1901[3].

Education

Albert Béguin was educated at University of Geneva[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Arts[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include scholar of French literature[6], literary critic[7], editor[8], bookseller[9], and literary translator[10]. Albert Béguin was employed by University of Basel[15]. He held the position of managing editor[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Albert Béguin is Q3205080[17].

Recognition

Albert Béguin received the Rambert Award[18].

Personal Life

Among Albert Béguin's spouses was Raymonde Vincent[12].

Death and Burial

Albert Béguin died on May 3, 1957[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Albert Béguin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Albert Béguin born?

Born in La Chaux-de-Fonds[2], Albert Béguin…

Where did Albert Béguin die?

Albert Béguin died in Rome[4].

Who was Albert Béguin married to?

Albert Béguin's spouses include Raymonde Vincent[12].

What did Albert Béguin do for work?

Albert Béguin worked as scholar of French literature[6], literary critic[7], editor[8], bookseller[9], and literary translator[10].

Where did Albert Béguin go to school?

Albert Béguin was educated at University of Geneva[16].

What awards did Albert Béguin receive?

Honors received include Rambert Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . La Nouvelle République du Centre-Ouest. lanouvellerepublique.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . archivesne.ch. archivesne.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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