Henri Begouën

French prehistorian, archaeologist and journalist (1863-1956)
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Henri Begouën

Summary

Henri Begouën is a human[1]. He was born in Châteauroux[2]. He was born on +1863-11-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Montesquieu-Avantès[4]. He died on +1956-11-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a prehistorian[6], archaeologist[7], journalist[8], curator[9], and university teacher[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Châteauroux[2], Henri Begouën…
  • Henri Begouën died in Montesquieu-Avantès[4].
  • Henri Begouën was born on +1863-11-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henri Begouën died on +1956-11-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Henri Begouën was Max-Henri Bégouën[11].
  • A child of Henri Begouën was Louis Begouën[12].
  • A child of Henri Begouën was Jacques Bégouen[13].
  • Henri Begouën held citizenship in France[14].
  • Henri Begouën's professions included prehistorian[6].
  • Henri Begouën's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Henri Begouën worked as a journalist[8].
  • Henri Begouën worked as a curator[9].
  • Henri Begouën's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Henri Begouën worked as a historian[15].
  • Henri Begouën's field of work was history[16].
  • Henri Begouën held the position of curator[17].
  • Henri Begouën held the position of director[18].
  • Henri Begouën held the position of director[19].
  • Henri Begouën held the position of president[20].
  • Henri Begouën held the position of president[21].
  • Henri Begouën held the position of Mayor of Montesquieu-Avantès[22].
  • Henri Begouën was employed by University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[23].
  • Henri Begouën was employed by Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs[24].
  • Henri Begouën was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[25].
  • Henri Begouën's education included a stint at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Châteauroux[2], Henri Begouën… he was born on +1863-11-20T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[25], a school[27], in France[28], founded in 1804[29]; École Libre des Sciences Politiques[26], an academic institution[30], in France[31], founded in 1872[32]; and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[33], a university in France[34], in France[35], founded in 1229[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include prehistorian[6], archaeologist[7], journalist[8], curator[9], university teacher[10], and historian[15]. Henri Begouën's field of work was history[16]. Employers include University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[23], a university in France[37], in France[38], founded in 1229[39] and Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs[24], a ministry[40], in France[41], founded in 1547[42], headquartered in Ministry of Foreign Affairs building[43]. Positions held include curator[17], a profession[44]; director[18], a profession[45]; president[20], a corporate title[46]; Mayor of Montesquieu-Avantès[22]; and general secretary[47], a position[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[49], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[52], an award[53], in Estonia[54]; honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[55], an award[56], in Portugal[57]; and Officier de l'Instruction publique[58], a class of award[59], in France[60], founded in 1850[61].

Personal Life

Children include Max-Henri Bégouën[11], a prehistorian[62], 1893–1961[63], of France[64], awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[65]; Louis Begouën[12], a prehistorian[66], 1896–1981[67], of France[68], awarded the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[69]; and Jacques Bégouen[13], a writer[70], 1894–1979[71], of France[72].

Death and Burial

Henri Begouën died on +1956-11-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Montesquieu-Avantès[4].

FAQs

Where was Henri Begouën born?

Born in Châteauroux[2], Henri Begouën…

Where did Henri Begouën die?

Henri Begouën died in Montesquieu-Avantès[4].

What did Henri Begouën do for work?

Henri Begouën worked as prehistorian[6], archaeologist[7], journalist[8], curator[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Henri Begouën go to school?

Henri Begouën was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[25], École Libre des Sciences Politiques[26], and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[33].

What awards did Henri Begouën receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[49], honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[52], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[55], and Officier de l'Instruction publique[58].

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Class ancestry

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