Gaston Wiet

French orientalist (1887-1971)
Person human Q2056308
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Gaston Wiet

Summary

Gaston Wiet is a human[1]. Born in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on December 18, 1887[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on April 20, 1971[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], professor[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gaston Wiet was born in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Gaston Wiet's place of birth was Paris[11].
  • Gaston Wiet passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Gaston Wiet was born on December 18, 1887[3].
  • Gaston Wiet died on April 20, 1971[5].
  • Gaston Wiet held citizenship in France[12].
  • Gaston Wiet's professions included orientalist[6].
  • Gaston Wiet worked as a professor[7].
  • Gaston Wiet's professions included translator[8].
  • Gaston Wiet's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Gaston Wiet's field of work was oriental studies[13].
  • Gaston Wiet's field of work was translation[14].
  • Gaston Wiet's field of work was higher education institution[15].
  • Gaston Wiet's field of work was museum[16].
  • Gaston Wiet was employed by Collège de France[17].
  • A notable student of Gaston Wiet was Jean David-Weill[18].
  • Gaston Wiet received the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Gaston Wiet was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[20].
  • Gaston Wiet is recorded as male[21].
  • Gaston Wiet's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gaston Wiet's family name is recorded as Wiet[23].
  • Gaston Wiet's given name is recorded as Gaston[24].
  • Gaston Wiet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Gaston Wiet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[26].
  • Gaston Wiet's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Gaston Louis Marie Joseph Wiet'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2], a municipal arrondissement of France[28], in France[29], founded in 1860[30] and Paris[11], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Gaston Wiet was born on December 18, 1887[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], professor[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include oriental studies[13], an academic discipline[34]; translation[14], an academic major[35]; higher education institution[15], a type of educational institution[36]; and museum[16], a type of institution[37]. Gaston Wiet was employed by Collège de France[17]. A notable student of him was Jean David-Weill[18].

Recognition

Gaston Wiet received the Legion of Honour[19].

Death and Burial

Gaston Wiet died on April 20, 1971[5]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Why It Matters

Gaston Wiet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Gaston Wiet born?

Gaston Wiet's place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Gaston Wiet die?

Gaston Wiet died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Gaston Wiet do for work?

Gaston Wiet worked as orientalist[6], professor[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did Gaston Wiet receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . birth certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation orientalist, professor, translator +1
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation orientalist, professor, translator +1
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  3. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Given name Gaston
    Country of citizenship France
    Student Jean David-Weill
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