Charles Virolleaud

French archaeologist (1879–1968)
Person human Q332206
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Charles Virolleaud

Summary

Charles Virolleaud is a human[1]. He was born in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire[2]. He was born on July 2, 1879[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on December 17, 1968[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], and orientalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Virolleaud's place of birth was Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire[2].
  • Charles Virolleaud died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Virolleaud was born on July 2, 1879[3].
  • Charles Virolleaud died on December 17, 1968[5].
  • Charles Virolleaud is buried at Cimetière parisien de Bagneux[12].
  • Charles Virolleaud held citizenship in France[13].
  • Charles Virolleaud worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Charles Virolleaud worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Charles Virolleaud's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Charles Virolleaud worked as a writer[9].
  • Charles Virolleaud's professions included orientalist[10].
  • Charles Virolleaud's professions included university teacher[14].
  • Charles Virolleaud's field of work was literature[15].
  • Charles Virolleaud's field of work was oriental studies[16].
  • Charles Virolleaud's field of work was archaeology[17].
  • Charles Virolleaud held the position of president[18].
  • Charles Virolleaud was employed by University of Paris[19].
  • Charles Virolleaud was employed by École pratique des hautes études[20].
  • Charles Virolleaud was educated at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[21].
  • Charles Virolleaud received the Burkitt Medal[22].
  • Charles Virolleaud received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Charles Virolleaud received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Charles Virolleaud was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[25].
  • Charles Virolleaud was a member of Société Asiatique[26].
  • Charles Virolleaud is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Virolleaud's place of birth was Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire[2]. He was born on July 2, 1879[3].

Education

Charles Virolleaud was educated at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], orientalist[10], and university teacher[14]. Fields of work include literature[15], a type of arts[28]; oriental studies[16], an academic discipline[29]; and archaeology[17], an academic discipline[30]. Employers include University of Paris[19], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34] and École pratique des hautes études[20], a grand établissement[35], in France[36], founded in 1868[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. Charles Virolleaud held the position of president[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Burkitt Medal[22], an award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1923[41]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Death and Burial

Charles Virolleaud died on December 17, 1968[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Cimetière parisien de Bagneux[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Virolleaud ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Charles Virolleaud born?

Born in Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire[2], Charles Virolleaud…

Where did Charles Virolleaud die?

Charles Virolleaud died in Paris[4].

What did Charles Virolleaud do for work?

Charles Virolleaud worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], non-fiction writer[8], writer[9], and orientalist[10].

Where did Charles Virolleaud go to school?

Charles Virolleaud was educated at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[21].

What awards did Charles Virolleaud receive?

Honors received include Burkitt Medal[22], Knight of the Legion of Honour[23], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].

References

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  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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