Gaston Waringhien

French linguist, lexicographer and Esperantist (1901–1991)
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Gaston Waringhien

Summary

Gaston Waringhien is a human[1]. Born in Lille[2], he… he was born on July 20, 1901[3]. He died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on December 20, 1991[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], poet[8], Esperantist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gaston Waringhien's place of birth was Lille[2].
  • Gaston Waringhien died in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Gaston Waringhien was born on July 20, 1901[3].
  • Gaston Waringhien was born on July 29, 1901[12].
  • Gaston Waringhien was born on January 1, 1901[13].
  • Gaston Waringhien died on December 20, 1991[5].
  • Gaston Waringhien's father was Arthur Waringhien[14].
  • Gaston Waringhien's mother was Élise Sophie Waringhien[15].
  • Gaston Waringhien was married to Andrée Delebarre-Waringhien[16].
  • Gaston Waringhien held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Gaston Waringhien's native language[18].
  • Gaston Waringhien worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Gaston Waringhien's professions included linguist[7].
  • Gaston Waringhien's professions included poet[8].
  • Gaston Waringhien's professions included Esperantist[9].
  • Gaston Waringhien's professions included historian[10].
  • Gaston Waringhien's professions included translator[19].
  • Gaston Waringhien's field of work was Esperanto[20].
  • Gaston Waringhien's field of work was esperantology[21].
  • Gaston Waringhien's field of work was lexicology[22].
  • Gaston Waringhien's field of work was translating activity[23].
  • Gaston Waringhien's field of work was poetry[24].
  • Gaston Waringhien's field of work was translation[25].
  • Gaston Waringhien held the position of president of the Academy of Esperanto[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Gaston Waringhien is Plena Vortaro[27].

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Origins and Family

Gaston Waringhien's place of birth was Lille[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 20, 1901[3], July 29, 1901[12], and January 1, 1901[13]. His father was Arthur Waringhien[14]. His mother was Élise Sophie Waringhien[15]. French was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], poet[8], Esperantist[9], historian[10], and translator[19]. Fields of work include Esperanto[20], a planned language[28], in Esperantujo[29], founded in 1887[30]; esperantology[21]; lexicology[22], an academic discipline[31]; translating activity[23]; poetry[24], a literary form[32]; and translation[25], an academic major[33]. Gaston Waringhien held the position of president of the Academy of Esperanto[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Plena Vortaro[27], a dictionary of the Esperanto language[34], written by Émile Boirac[35] and Plena Ilustrita Vortaro de Esperanto[36], a written work[37].

Recognition

Gaston Waringhien received the Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association[38].

Personal Life

Among Gaston Waringhien's spouses was Andrée Delebarre-Waringhien[16].

Death and Burial

Gaston Waringhien died on December 20, 1991[5]. He passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gaston Waringhien ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Works attributed to him include Plena Ilustrita Vortaro de Esperanto[41], a written work[42].

FAQs

Where was Gaston Waringhien born?

Gaston Waringhien's place of birth was Lille[2].

Where did Gaston Waringhien die?

Gaston Waringhien passed away in 13th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Gaston Waringhien's parents?

Gaston Waringhien's father was Arthur Waringhien[14]. Gaston Waringhien's mother was Élise Sophie Waringhien[15].

Who was Gaston Waringhien married to?

Gaston Waringhien's spouses include Andrée Delebarre-Waringhien[16].

What did Gaston Waringhien do for work?

Gaston Waringhien worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], poet[8], Esperantist[9], and historian[10].

What awards did Gaston Waringhien receive?

Honors received include Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association[38].

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  1. [2] . Q106486732. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [38] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . akademio-de-esperanto.org. Retrieved . akademio-de-esperanto.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Q106486732. wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . akademio-de-esperanto.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.
  27. [36] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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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
  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
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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