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Edgar Bonjour

Swiss historian of modern age (1898–1991)
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Edgar Bonjour

Summary

Edgar Bonjour is a human[1]. Born in Bern[2], he… he was born on August 21, 1898[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on May 26, 1991[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Edgar Bonjour's place of birth was Bern[2].
  • Edgar Bonjour passed away in Basel[4].
  • Edgar Bonjour was born on August 21, 1898[3].
  • Edgar Bonjour died on May 26, 1991[5].
  • Edgar Bonjour held citizenship in Switzerland[8].
  • Edgar Bonjour worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Edgar Bonjour's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Edgar Bonjour held the position of rector of the University of Basel[9].
  • Among Edgar Bonjour's employers was University of Basel[10].
  • Edgar Bonjour received the Ida Somazzi Award[11].
  • Edgar Bonjour was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[12].
  • Edgar Bonjour's religion is recorded as reformed[13].
  • Edgar Bonjour is recorded as male[14].
  • Edgar Bonjour's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edgar Bonjour supervised Paul Stauffer as a doctoral student[16].
  • Edgar Bonjour's Commons category is recorded as Edgar Bonjour[17].
  • Edgar Bonjour's family name is recorded as Bonjour[18].
  • Edgar Bonjour's given name is recorded as Edgar[19].
  • Edgar Bonjour's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Lignières[20].
  • Edgar Bonjour's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bern[2], Edgar Bonjour… he was born on August 21, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6] and university teacher[7]. Edgar Bonjour was employed by University of Basel[10]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel[9]. He supervised Paul Stauffer as a doctoral student[16].

Recognition

Edgar Bonjour received the Ida Somazzi Award[11].

Personal Life

Edgar Bonjour's religion is recorded as reformed[13].

Death and Burial

Edgar Bonjour died on May 26, 1991[5]. He passed away in Basel[4].

FAQs

Where was Edgar Bonjour born?

Edgar Bonjour was born in Bern[2].

Where did Edgar Bonjour die?

Edgar Bonjour passed away in Basel[4].

What did Edgar Bonjour do for work?

Edgar Bonjour worked as historian of Modern Age[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Edgar Bonjour receive?

Honors received include Ida Somazzi Award[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . somazzi-stiftung.ch. somazzi-stiftung.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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