Henri Frei

Swiss linguist (1899-1980)
Person human Q116666
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Henri Frei

Summary

Henri Frei is a human[1]. His place of birth was Baar[2]. He was born on June 5, 1899[3]. He died in Canton of Zürich[4]. He died on January 14, 1980[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], and romanist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Henri Frei's place of birth was Baar[2].
  • Henri Frei died in Canton of Zürich[4].
  • Henri Frei was born on June 5, 1899[3].
  • Henri Frei died on January 14, 1980[5].
  • Henri Frei held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Henri Frei worked as a linguist[6].
  • Henri Frei worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Henri Frei's professions included romanist[8].
  • Among Henri Frei's employers was University of Geneva[11].
  • Henri Frei's education included a stint at University of Geneva[12].
  • Henri Frei is recorded as male[13].
  • Henri Frei's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Henri Frei's family name is recorded as Frei[15].
  • Henri Frei's given name is recorded as Henri[16].
  • Henri Frei's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Hedingen[17].
  • Henri Frei's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Baar[2], Henri Frei… he was born on June 5, 1899[3].

Education

Henri Frei was educated at University of Geneva[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], and romanist[8]. Henri Frei was employed by University of Geneva[11].

Death and Burial

Henri Frei died on January 14, 1980[5]. He passed away in Canton of Zürich[4].

Why It Matters

Henri Frei has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Henri Frei born?

Born in Baar[2], Henri Frei…

Where did Henri Frei die?

Henri Frei died in Canton of Zürich[4].

What did Henri Frei do for work?

Henri Frei worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], and romanist[8].

Where did Henri Frei go to school?

Henri Frei was educated at University of Geneva[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Croatian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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