Germaine Dieterlen

French anthropologist (1903-1999)
Person human Q1106713
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Germaine Dieterlen

Summary

Germaine Dieterlen is a human[1]. Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], she… she was born on May 15, 1903[3]. She passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on November 13, 1999[5]. She worked as an anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], essayist[8], and filmmaker[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], Germaine Dieterlen…
  • Germaine Dieterlen died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Germaine Dieterlen was born on May 15, 1903[3].
  • Germaine Dieterlen died on November 13, 1999[5].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's father was Ernest Teissier du Cros[11].
  • Among Germaine Dieterlen's spouses was Pierre Dieterlen[12].
  • Germaine Dieterlen held citizenship in France[13].
  • Germaine Dieterlen worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's professions included ethnologist[7].
  • Germaine Dieterlen worked as an essayist[8].
  • Germaine Dieterlen worked as a filmmaker[9].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's field of work was sub-Saharan Africa[14].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's field of work was Dogon people[15].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's education included a stint at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[16].
  • Germaine Dieterlen was educated at École pratique des hautes études[17].
  • Germaine Dieterlen received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[18].
  • Germaine Dieterlen was a member of Société des africanistes (France)[19].
  • Germaine Dieterlen is recorded as female[20].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's Commons category is recorded as Germaine Dieterlen[22].
  • Germaine Dieterlen earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[23].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's family name is recorded as du Cros[24].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's given name is recorded as Germaine[25].
  • Germaine Dieterlen's academic thesis is recorded as Q112875452[26].
  • Germaine Dieterlen studied under Marcel Mauss[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2], Germaine Dieterlen… she was born on May 15, 1903[3]. Her father was Ernest Teissier du Cros[11].

Education

Educated at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[16], an educational institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30] and École pratique des hautes études[17], a grand établissement[31], in France[32], founded in 1868[33], headquartered in Paris[34]. Germaine Dieterlen earned the academic degree of doctorate in France[23]. She studied under Marcel Mauss[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], essayist[8], and filmmaker[9]. Fields of work include sub-Saharan Africa[14], a region[35] and Dogon people[15], an ethnic group[36], in Mali[37].

Recognition

Germaine Dieterlen received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[18].

Personal Life

Among Germaine Dieterlen's spouses was Pierre Dieterlen[12].

Death and Burial

Germaine Dieterlen died on November 13, 1999[5]. She died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Germaine Dieterlen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Germaine Dieterlen born?

Germaine Dieterlen was born in 17th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Germaine Dieterlen die?

Germaine Dieterlen died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Germaine Dieterlen's parents?

Germaine Dieterlen's father was Ernest Teissier du Cros[11].

Who was Germaine Dieterlen married to?

Germaine Dieterlen's spouses include Pierre Dieterlen[12].

What did Germaine Dieterlen do for work?

Germaine Dieterlen worked as anthropologist[6], ethnologist[7], essayist[8], and filmmaker[9].

Where did Germaine Dieterlen go to school?

Germaine Dieterlen was educated at École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[16] and École pratique des hautes études[17].

What awards did Germaine Dieterlen receive?

Honors received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Dictionnaire biographique des protestants français de 1787 à nos jours : D-G. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Revue de l'Histoire des Religions. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  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. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender female
    Place of death 7th arrondissement of Paris
    Country of citizenship France
    Given name Germaine
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