Auguste Himly

French historian and geographer
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Auguste Himly

Summary

Auguste Himly is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on March 28, 1823[3]. He passed away in Sèvres[4]. He died on October 6, 1906[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and geographer[7].

Key Facts

  • Auguste Himly was born in Strasbourg[2].
  • Auguste Himly passed away in Sèvres[4].
  • Auguste Himly was born on March 28, 1823[3].
  • Auguste Himly was born on January 1, 1823[8].
  • Auguste Himly died on October 6, 1906[5].
  • Auguste Himly died on January 1, 1906[9].
  • Auguste Himly is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • Auguste Himly held citizenship in France[11].
  • Auguste Himly's professions included historian[6].
  • Auguste Himly worked as a geographer[7].
  • Auguste Himly held the position of president[12].
  • Auguste Himly held the position of dean[13].
  • Auguste Himly held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Auguste Himly held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Auguste Himly held the position of chairperson[16].
  • Among Auguste Himly's employers was University of Paris[17].
  • Auguste Himly's education included a stint at École des chartes[18].
  • Auguste Himly received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Auguste Himly was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[20].
  • Auguste Himly was a member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[21].
  • Auguste Himly was a member of Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[22].
  • Auguste Himly is recorded as male[23].
  • Auguste Himly's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Auguste Himly's Commons category is recorded as Auguste Himly[25].
  • Auguste Himly earned the academic degree of archivist palaeographer[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Strasbourg[2], Auguste Himly… Recorded date of birth include March 28, 1823[3] and January 1, 1823[8].

Education

Auguste Himly's education included a stint at École des chartes[18]. He earned the academic degree of archivist palaeographer[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and geographer[7]. Auguste Himly was employed by University of Paris[17]. Positions held include president[12], a corporate title[27]; dean[13], a corporate title[28], founded in 0907[29]; and chairperson[14], a type of position[30].

Recognition

Auguste Himly received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 6, 1906[5] and January 1, 1906[9]. Auguste Himly died in Sèvres[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was Auguste Himly born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Auguste Himly…

Where did Auguste Himly die?

Auguste Himly passed away in Sèvres[4].

What did Auguste Himly do for work?

Auguste Himly worked as historian[6] and geographer[7].

Where did Auguste Himly go to school?

Auguste Himly was educated at École des chartes[18].

What awards did Auguste Himly receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Léonore database. leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . theses.enc.sorbonne.fr. theses.enc.sorbonne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Le Figaro. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . theses.enc.sorbonne.fr. theses.enc.sorbonne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Place of birth Strasbourg
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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