Christian Wilsdorf

French archivist and historian (1926-2019)
Person human Q36194370
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Christian Wilsdorf

Summary

Christian Wilsdorf is a human[1]. He was born in Ribeauvillé[2]. He was born on June 19, 1926[3]. He passed away in Colmar[4]. He died on May 5, 2019[5]. He worked as an archivist[6], historian[7], and palaeographer[8].

Key Facts

  • Christian Wilsdorf's place of birth was Ribeauvillé[2].
  • Christian Wilsdorf passed away in Colmar[4].
  • Christian Wilsdorf was born on June 19, 1926[3].
  • Christian Wilsdorf was born on January 1, 1926[9].
  • Christian Wilsdorf died on May 5, 2019[5].
  • Christian Wilsdorf died on 2019[10].
  • Christian Wilsdorf's father was Gustave Wilsdorf[11].
  • Among Christian Wilsdorf's spouses was Odile Wilsdorf[12].
  • Christian Wilsdorf held citizenship in France[13].
  • Christian Wilsdorf's professions included archivist[6].
  • Christian Wilsdorf's professions included historian[7].
  • Christian Wilsdorf's professions included palaeographer[8].
  • Christian Wilsdorf held the position of director[14].
  • Christian Wilsdorf was employed by Departmental archives of Haut-Rhin[15].
  • Christian Wilsdorf was educated at École des chartes[16].
  • Christian Wilsdorf was educated at Lycée Bartholdi[17].
  • Christian Wilsdorf's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[18].
  • Christian Wilsdorf received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[19].
  • Christian Wilsdorf received the Officer of Arts and Letters[20].
  • Christian Wilsdorf received the Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[21].
  • Christian Wilsdorf is recorded as male[22].
  • Christian Wilsdorf's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Christian Wilsdorf earned the academic degree of archivist palaeographer[24].
  • Christian Wilsdorf earned the academic degree of licence ès lettres[25].
  • Christian Wilsdorf's family name is recorded as Wilsdorf[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Christian Wilsdorf's place of birth was Ribeauvillé[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 19, 1926[3] and January 1, 1926[9]. His father was Gustave Wilsdorf[11].

Education

Educated at École des chartes[16], a grande école[27], in France[28], founded in 1821[29], headquartered in Paris[30]; Lycée Bartholdi[17], a lycée[31], in France[32], founded in 1965[33]; and University of Strasbourg[18], a university[34], in France[35], founded in 1538[36]. Academic degrees include archivist palaeographer[24] and licence ès lettres[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist[6], historian[7], and palaeographer[8]. Christian Wilsdorf was employed by Departmental archives of Haut-Rhin[15]. He held the position of director[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[19], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Officer of Arts and Letters[20], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[21], a grade of an order[41], in France[42].

Personal Life

Among Christian Wilsdorf's spouses was Odile Wilsdorf[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 5, 2019[5] and 2019[10]. Christian Wilsdorf passed away in Colmar[4].

FAQs

Where was Christian Wilsdorf born?

Christian Wilsdorf was born in Ribeauvillé[2].

Where did Christian Wilsdorf die?

Christian Wilsdorf passed away in Colmar[4].

Who were Christian Wilsdorf's parents?

Christian Wilsdorf's father was Gustave Wilsdorf[11].

Who was Christian Wilsdorf married to?

Christian Wilsdorf's spouses include Odile Wilsdorf[12].

What did Christian Wilsdorf do for work?

Christian Wilsdorf worked as archivist[6], historian[7], and palaeographer[8].

Where did Christian Wilsdorf go to school?

Christian Wilsdorf was educated at École des chartes[16], Lycée Bartholdi[17], and University of Strasbourg[18].

What awards did Christian Wilsdorf receive?

Honors received include Officer of the National Order of Merit[19], Officer of Arts and Letters[20], and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[21].

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  20. [25] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Persée. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . chartes.psl.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.

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  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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