Célestin Freinet

French pedagogue
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Célestin Freinet
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Célestin Freinet

Summary

Célestin Freinet is a human[1]. He was born in Gars[2]. He was born on 1896[3]. He passed away in Vence[4]. He died on October 8, 1966[5]. He worked as a trade unionist[6], Esperantist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and pedagogue[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Célestin Freinet's place of birth was Gars[2].
  • Célestin Freinet died in Vence[4].
  • Célestin Freinet was born on 1896[3].
  • Célestin Freinet was born on October 15, 1896[11].
  • Célestin Freinet died on October 8, 1966[5].
  • Among Célestin Freinet's spouses was Elise Freinet[12].
  • Célestin Freinet held citizenship in France[13].
  • Célestin Freinet's professions included trade unionist[6].
  • Célestin Freinet worked as an Esperantist[7].
  • Célestin Freinet worked as a French resistance fighter[8].
  • Célestin Freinet's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Célestin Freinet is Freinet Modern School Movement[14].
  • Célestin Freinet is recorded as male[15].
  • Célestin Freinet's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Célestin Freinet's Commons category is recorded as Célestin Freinet[17].
  • Célestin Freinet's given name is recorded as Célestin[18].
  • Célestin Freinet's described by source is recorded as Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[19].
  • Célestin Freinet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Esperanto[20].
  • Célestin Freinet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[21].
  • Célestin Freinet's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Célestin Freinet'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Célestin Freinet was born in Gars[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1896[3] and October 15, 1896[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include trade unionist[6], Esperantist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and pedagogue[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Célestin Freinet is Freinet Modern School Movement[14]. Things named for him include Freinet pedagogy[23], a teaching method[24].

Personal Life

Célestin Freinet was married to Elise Freinet[12].

Death and Burial

Célestin Freinet died on October 8, 1966[5]. He passed away in Vence[4].

Why It Matters

Célestin Freinet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

Entities named for him include Freinet pedagogy[23], a teaching method[24].

FAQs

Where was Célestin Freinet born?

Célestin Freinet's place of birth was Gars[2].

Where did Célestin Freinet die?

Célestin Freinet passed away in Vence[4].

Who was Célestin Freinet married to?

Célestin Freinet's spouses include Elise Freinet[12].

What did Célestin Freinet do for work?

Célestin Freinet worked as trade unionist[6], Esperantist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and pedagogue[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Le Maitron. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. ordiecole.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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