Gabriel Bonvalot

French explorer (1853-1933)
Person human Q1489006
Gabriel Bonvalot
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Gabriel Bonvalot

Summary

Gabriel Bonvalot is a human[1]. Born in Épagne[2], he… he was born on July 13, 1853[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 10, 1933[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Gabriel Bonvalot's place of birth was Épagne[2].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot died in Paris[4].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot was born on July 13, 1853[3].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot died on December 10, 1933[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimetière de Loyasse[10].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot held citizenship in France[11].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot worked as an explorer[6].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's professions included politician[7].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot worked as a writer[8].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot held the position of member of the French National Assembly[12].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[14].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot received the Marcelin Guérin Prize[15].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[16].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot is recorded as male[17].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's Commons category is recorded as Gabriel Bonvalot[19].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's family name is recorded as Bonvalot[20].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's given name is recorded as Gabriel[21].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's work location is recorded as Paris[22].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Gabriel Bonvalot's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gabriel Bonvalot[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gabriel Bonvalot was born in Épagne[2]. He was born on July 13, 1853[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Gabriel Bonvalot held the position of member of the French National Assembly[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[14], a science award[30], in France[31], founded in 1829[32]; and Marcelin Guérin Prize[15], a literary award[33], in France[34], founded in 1872[35].

Death and Burial

Gabriel Bonvalot died on December 10, 1933[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Loyasse[10].

Why It Matters

Gabriel Bonvalot has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Gabriel Bonvalot born?

Gabriel Bonvalot's place of birth was Épagne[2].

Where did Gabriel Bonvalot die?

Gabriel Bonvalot passed away in Paris[4].

What did Gabriel Bonvalot do for work?

Gabriel Bonvalot worked as explorer[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Gabriel Bonvalot receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[13], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[14], and Marcelin Guérin Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Gabriel
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