Georges de Traz

French-Swiss art historian and crime writer (1881-1980)
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Summary

Georges de Traz was born on August 30, 1881[1], in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on March 9, 1980[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a painter[5], illustrator[6], crime fiction writer[7], writer[8], and translator[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Paris[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1955[12]
  • Place of burial: Cemetery of Pregny[13]
  • Father: Édouard de Traz[14]
  • Country of citizenship: France[15], Switzerland[16]
  • Native language: French[17]
  • Occupation: art historian[18]
  • Field of work: art history[19], painting[20], illustration[21], detective fiction[22], literary translation[23], detective literature[24]
  • Notable work: Renoir : his life and work[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Georges de Traz[27]
  • Archives at: Departmental archives of Yvelines[28]
  • Family name: de Traz[29]
  • Given name: Georges[30], Albert[31], Édouard[32]
  • Pseudonym: Peter Coram[33], François Fosca[34]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: La Tour-de-Peilz[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
  • Birth name: Albert Édouard Georges de Traz[37]
  • Name in native language: Georges de Traz[38]
  • Sibling: Robert de Traz[39]

FAQs

Where was Georges de Traz born?

Georges de Traz's place of birth was 17th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Georges de Traz die?

Georges de Traz died in Geneva[4].

Who were Georges de Traz's parents?

Georges de Traz's father was Édouard de Traz[14].

What did Georges de Traz do for work?

Georges de Traz worked as a painter[5], illustrator[6], crime fiction writer[7], writer[8], and translator[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . SIKART. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] ↑ . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [28] ↑ . archives.yvelines.fr. Retrieved . archives.yvelines.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [33] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  33. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées. wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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