Alfred Bertrand

Swiss geographer, photographer and missionary (1856-1924)
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Summary

Alfred Bertrand was born on April 15, 1856[1], in Plainpalais[2]. He died on January 30, 1924[3], in Plainpalais[4]. He worked as a photographer[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cemetery of Kings[7]
  • Spouse: Alice Noerbel[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
  • Position held: president[10]
  • Member of: Société de Géographie de Genève[11]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Alfred Bertrand[14]
  • Archives at: Archives de la ville de Genève[15]
  • Family name: Bertrand[16]
  • Given name: Alfred[17]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[18]
  • Described by source: Temps, espaces et histoires. Monuments et héritage raciste et colonial dans l'espace public genevois : état des lieux historique[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[20]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Bertrand born?

Alfred Bertrand was born in Plainpalais[2].

Where did Alfred Bertrand die?

Alfred Bertrand passed away in Plainpalais[4].

Who was Alfred Bertrand married to?

Alfred Bertrand's spouses include Alice Noerbel[8].

What did Alfred Bertrand do for work?

Alfred Bertrand worked as a photographer[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . fotoCH. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . archives.geneve.ch. Retrieved . archives.geneve.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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