Henri Guillemin

French historian, diplomat, philosopher and writer (1903-1992)
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Summary

Henri Guillemin was born on March 19, 1903[1], in Mâcon[2]. He died on May 4, 1992[3], in Neuchâtel[4]. He worked as a historian[5], cultural attaché[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Bray[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12], Switzerland[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Occupation: literary historian[15], literary critic[16]
  • Field of work: history of literature[17], literary criticism[18]
  • Position held: cultural attaché[19]
  • Employer: University of Bordeaux[20], Cairo University[21], University of Geneva[22], Embassy of France, Bern[23]
  • Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[24], lycée du Parc[25], Sorbonne[26]
  • Doctoral advisor: Daniel Mornet[27]
  • Award received: Paul Flat Prize[28], Montyon Prize[29]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Commons category: Henri Guillemin[32]
  • Family name: Guillemin[33]
  • Given name: Henri[34]
  • Pseudonym: Cassius[35]
  • Official website: https://henriguillemin.fr/[36]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
  • Birth name: Henri, Philippe, Joseph, Guillemin[38]
  • Name in native language: Henri Guillemin[39]
  • Different from: Henri Guillemin de Monplanet[40]

FAQs

Where was Henri Guillemin born?

Henri Guillemin was born in Mâcon[2].

Where did Henri Guillemin die?

Henri Guillemin passed away in Neuchâtel[4].

What did Henri Guillemin do for work?

Henri Guillemin worked as a historian[5], cultural attaché[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Henri Guillemin go to school?

Henri Guillemin was educated at École Normale Supérieure[24], lycée du Parc[25], and Sorbonne[26].

What awards did Henri Guillemin receive?

Honors received include Paul Flat Prize[28] and Montyon Prize[29].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . fonoteca.ch. fonoteca.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . laviedesidees.fr. laviedesidees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . laviedesidees.fr. Retrieved . laviedesidees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [30] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. wikidata.org.
  28. [27] ↑ . laviedesidees.fr. laviedesidees.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Le Maitron. wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → Paul Flat Prize, Montyon Prize
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    Occupation → historian, cultural attaché, philosopher +4
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  4. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id → 61546679
    Birth name → Henri, Philippe, Joseph, Guillemin
    Field of work → history of literature, literary criticism
    Place of death → Neuchâtel
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