Alfred Gigon

Swiss physician and internist (1883-1975)
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Alfred Gigon

Summary

Alfred Gigon is a human[1]. Born in Delémont[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1883[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on July 25, 1975[5]. He worked as a physician[6], internist[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Delémont[2], Alfred Gigon…
  • Alfred Gigon passed away in Basel[4].
  • Alfred Gigon was born on September 24, 1883[3].
  • Alfred Gigon died on July 25, 1975[5].
  • A child of Alfred Gigon was Olof Gigon[9].
  • Alfred Gigon held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Alfred Gigon's professions included physician[6].
  • Alfred Gigon's professions included internist[7].
  • Alfred Gigon worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Alfred Gigon's field of work was internal medicine[11].
  • Alfred Gigon was employed by University of Basel[12].
  • Alfred Gigon received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[13].
  • Alfred Gigon was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[14].
  • Alfred Gigon's religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].
  • Alfred Gigon is recorded as male[16].
  • Alfred Gigon's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alfred Gigon's family name is recorded as Gigon[18].
  • Alfred Gigon's given name is recorded as Alfred[19].
  • Alfred Gigon's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Saignelégier[20].
  • Alfred Gigon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Alfred Gigon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Gigon's place of birth was Delémont[2]. He was born on September 24, 1883[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], internist[7], and university teacher[8]. Alfred Gigon's field of work was internal medicine[11]. He was employed by University of Basel[12].

Recognition

Alfred Gigon received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[13].

Personal Life

A child of Alfred Gigon was Olof Gigon[9]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[15].

Death and Burial

Alfred Gigon died on July 25, 1975[5]. He died in Basel[4].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Gigon born?

Alfred Gigon's place of birth was Delémont[2].

Where did Alfred Gigon die?

Alfred Gigon passed away in Basel[4].

What did Alfred Gigon do for work?

Alfred Gigon worked as physician[6], internist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Alfred Gigon receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Deutsche Biographische Enzyklopädie, 1. edition. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Deutsche Biographische Enzyklopädie, 1. edition. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Le Monde. Retrieved . doc.rero.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Deutsche Biographische Enzyklopädie, 1. edition. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Date of birth +1883-09-24T00:00:00Z
    Child Olof Gigon
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