Germà Colón
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Summary
Germà Colón is a human[1]. His place of birth was Castellón de la Plana[2]. He was born on November 30, 1928[3]. He died in Barcelona[4]. He died on March 22, 2020[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and romanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Germà Colón was born in Castellón de la Plana[2].
- Germà Colón passed away in Barcelona[4].
- Germà Colón was born on November 30, 1928[3].
- Germà Colón died on March 22, 2020[5].
- Germà Colón held citizenship in Spain[12].
- Germà Colón worked as a lexicographer[6].
- Germà Colón worked as a linguist[7].
- Germà Colón worked as a writer[8].
- Germà Colón worked as a university teacher[9].
- Germà Colón worked as a romanist[10].
- Germà Colón's professions included philologist[13].
- Germà Colón's field of work was philology[14].
- Germà Colón's field of work was Romance studies[15].
- Germà Colón's field of work was lexicology[16].
- Germà Colón held the position of President of Associació Internacional de Llengua i Literatura Catalanes[17].
- Among Germà Colón's employers was University of Basel[18].
- Germà Colón was employed by University of Strasbourg[19].
- Among Germà Colón's employers was Autonomous University of Barcelona[20].
- Germà Colón was educated at University of Barcelona[21].
- Germà Colón was educated at University of Madrid[22].
- Germà Colón was educated at University of Basel[23].
- Germà Colón received the Saint George's Cross[24].
- Germà Colón received the Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[25].
- Germà Colón received the honorary doctor of the University of Alicante[26].
- Germà Colón received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Castellón de la Plana[2], Germà Colón… he was born on November 30, 1928[3].
Education
Educated at University of Barcelona[21], a public university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1842[30], headquartered in Barcelona[31]; University of Madrid[22], a university[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1943[34]; and University of Basel[23], a public research university[35], in Switzerland[36], founded in 1460[37], headquartered in Basel[38]. Germà Colón earned the academic degree of Doctor[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], romanist[10], and philologist[13]. Fields of work include philology[14], an academic discipline[40]; Romance studies[15], an academic discipline[41]; and lexicology[16], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include University of Basel[18], a public research university[43], in Switzerland[44], founded in 1460[45], headquartered in Basel[46]; University of Strasbourg[19], a university in France[47], in France[48], founded in 1538[49], headquartered in Strasbourg[50]; and Autonomous University of Barcelona[20], a public university[51], in Spain[52], founded in 1968[53], headquartered in Bellaterra Campus[54]. Germà Colón held the position of President of Associació Internacional de Llengua i Literatura Catalanes[17]. He supervised Rolf Eberenz as a doctoral student[55].
Recognition
Awards received include Saint George's Cross[24], an award[56], in Spain[57], founded in 1981[58]; Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[25], a literary award[59], in Spain[60], founded in 1967[61]; honorary doctor of the University of Alicante[26], an award[62], in Spain[63]; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[27], a grade of an order[64], in Spain[65]; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[66], an award[67], in Spain[68]; and honorary doctor of the Autonomous University of Barcelona[69], an award[70], in Spain[71], founded in 1976[72].
Death and Burial
Germà Colón died on March 22, 2020[5]. He died in Barcelona[4].
Why It Matters
Germà Colón ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
FAQs
Where was Germà Colón born?
Born in Castellón de la Plana[2].
Where did Germà Colón die?
Germà Colón passed away in Barcelona[4].
What did Germà Colón do for work?
Germà Colón worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and romanist[10].
Where did Germà Colón go to school?
Germà Colón was educated at University of Barcelona[21], University of Madrid[22], and University of Basel[23].
What awards did Germà Colón receive?
Honors received include Saint George's Cross[24], Serra d'Or Critics' Prize for Literature and Essays[25], honorary doctor of the University of Alicante[26], and Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[27].