Ernest Naville

Swiss pastor, professor of the history of philosophy and Esperantist (1816-1909)
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Ernest Naville

Summary

Ernest Naville is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chancy[2]. He was born on December 13, 1816[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on May 27, 1909[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], and Esperantist[8]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chancy[2], Ernest Naville…
  • Ernest Naville died in Geneva[4].
  • Ernest Naville was born on December 13, 1816[3].
  • Ernest Naville died on May 27, 1909[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Poussy[10].
  • Ernest Naville's father was François Marc Louis Naville[11].
  • A child of Ernest Naville was Adrien Naville[12].
  • Ernest Naville held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • Ernest Naville worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Ernest Naville worked as a theologian[7].
  • Ernest Naville's professions included Esperantist[8].
  • Ernest Naville's education included a stint at University of Geneva[14].
  • Ernest Naville received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Ernest Naville received the honorary doctor of the University of Zurich[16].
  • Ernest Naville was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Savoie[17].
  • Ernest Naville was a member of Institut de France[18].
  • Ernest Naville's religion is recorded as reformed[19].
  • Ernest Naville is recorded as male[20].
  • Ernest Naville's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ernest Naville's Commons category is recorded as Ernest Naville[22].
  • Ernest Naville's family name is recorded as Naville[23].
  • Ernest Naville's given name is recorded as Ernest[24].
  • Ernest Naville's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Geneva[25].
  • Ernest Naville's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Ernest Naville's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest Naville was born in Chancy[2]. He was born on December 13, 1816[3]. His father was François Marc Louis Naville[11].

Education

Ernest Naville was educated at University of Geneva[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], and Esperantist[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and honorary doctor of the University of Zurich[16], an award[30], in Switzerland[31].

Personal Life

A child of Ernest Naville was Adrien Naville[12]. His religion is recorded as reformed[19].

Death and Burial

Ernest Naville died on May 27, 1909[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Poussy[10].

Why It Matters

Ernest Naville is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Naville born?

Ernest Naville's place of birth was Chancy[2].

Where did Ernest Naville die?

Ernest Naville died in Geneva[4].

Who were Ernest Naville's parents?

Ernest Naville's father was François Marc Louis Naville[11].

What did Ernest Naville do for work?

Ernest Naville worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], and Esperantist[8].

Where did Ernest Naville go to school?

Ernest Naville was educated at University of Geneva[14].

What awards did Ernest Naville receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15] and honorary doctor of the University of Zurich[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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