Alphonse Bertillon

French forensic scientist (1853–1914)
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Alphonse Bertillon

Summary

Alphonse Bertillon is a human[1]. His place of birth was former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on April 24, 1853[3]. He died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 13, 1914[5]. He worked as a police officer[6], anthropologist[7], criminologist[8], photographer[9], and criminalist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Alphonse Bertillon was born in former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Alphonse Bertillon died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alphonse Bertillon was born on April 24, 1853[3].
  • Alphonse Bertillon was born on 1853[12].
  • Alphonse Bertillon was born on April 22, 1853[13].
  • Alphonse Bertillon died on February 13, 1914[5].
  • Alphonse Bertillon died on January 1, 1914[14].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[15].
  • Alphonse Bertillon is buried at Alphonse Bertillon's tomb[16].
  • Alphonse Bertillon's father was Louis-Adolphe Bertillon[17].
  • Alphonse Bertillon's mother was Zoé Guillard[18].
  • Alphonse Bertillon held citizenship in France[19].
  • Alphonse Bertillon's professions included police officer[6].
  • Alphonse Bertillon worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Alphonse Bertillon worked as a criminologist[8].
  • Alphonse Bertillon worked as a photographer[9].
  • Alphonse Bertillon's professions included criminalist[10].
  • Alphonse Bertillon's field of work was History of anthropemetry#Bertillon, Galton and criminology[20].
  • Alphonse Bertillon was employed by Prefecture of Police of Paris[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Alphonse Bertillon is Identification anthropométrique[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Alphonse Bertillon is History of anthropemetry#Bertillon, Galton and criminology[23].
  • Alphonse Bertillon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Alphonse Bertillon is recorded as male[25].
  • Alphonse Bertillon's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alphonse Bertillon's Commons category is recorded as Alphonse Bertillon[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2], Alphonse Bertillon… Recorded date of birth include April 24, 1853[3], 1853[12], and April 22, 1853[13]. His father was Louis-Adolphe Bertillon[17]. His mother was Zoé Guillard[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include police officer[6], anthropologist[7], criminologist[8], photographer[9], and criminalist[10]. Alphonse Bertillon's field of work was History of anthropemetry#Bertillon, Galton and criminology[20]. Among his employers was Prefecture of Police of Paris[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Identification anthropométrique[22], a written work[28] and History of anthropemetry#Bertillon, Galton and criminology[23], founded in 1879[29]. Things named for Alphonse Bertillon include History of anthropemetry#Bertillon, Galton and criminology[30], founded in 1879[31].

Recognition

Alphonse Bertillon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 13, 1914[5] and January 1, 1914[14]. Alphonse Bertillon died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[15] and his tomb[16].

Why It Matters

Alphonse Bertillon has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include History of anthropemetry#Bertillon, Galton and criminology[30], founded in 1879[31].

FAQs

Where was Alphonse Bertillon born?

Alphonse Bertillon's place of birth was former 7th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Alphonse Bertillon die?

Alphonse Bertillon died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Alphonse Bertillon's parents?

Alphonse Bertillon's father was Louis-Adolphe Bertillon[17]. Alphonse Bertillon's mother was Zoé Guillard[18].

What did Alphonse Bertillon do for work?

Alphonse Bertillon worked as police officer[6], anthropologist[7], criminologist[8], photographer[9], and criminalist[10].

What awards did Alphonse Bertillon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . de.wikipedia.org. de.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Deux siècles d'histoire au Père Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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