Henry Seyrig

French archaeologist (1895-1973)
Person human Q1606021
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Henry Seyrig

Summary

Henry Seyrig is a human[1]. Born in Héricourt[2], he… he was born on November 10, 1895[3]. He died in Neuchâtel[4]. He died on January 21, 1973[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Seyrig was born in Héricourt[2].
  • Henry Seyrig died in Neuchâtel[4].
  • Henry Seyrig was born on November 10, 1895[3].
  • Henry Seyrig died on January 21, 1973[5].
  • Among Henry Seyrig's spouses was Hermine de Saussure[10].
  • A child of Henry Seyrig was Delphine Seyrig[11].
  • A child of Henry Seyrig was Francis Seyrig[12].
  • Henry Seyrig held citizenship in France[13].
  • Henry Seyrig worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • Henry Seyrig's professions included historian[7].
  • Henry Seyrig worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Henry Seyrig held the position of director[14].
  • Henry Seyrig held the position of director of the Museums of France[15].
  • Henry Seyrig received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Henry Seyrig was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[17].
  • Henry Seyrig was a member of British Academy[18].
  • Henry Seyrig was a member of French School at Athens[19].
  • Henry Seyrig is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry Seyrig's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was disease[22].
  • Henry Seyrig was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Henry Seyrig's family name is recorded as Seyrig[24].
  • Henry Seyrig's given name is recorded as Henri[25].
  • Henry Seyrig's relative is recorded as Théophile Seyrig[26].
  • Henry Seyrig studied under Victor Bérard[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Seyrig's place of birth was Héricourt[2]. He was born on November 10, 1895[3].

Education

Henry Seyrig studied under Victor Bérard[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Positions held include director[14], a profession[28] and director of the Museums of France[15].

Recognition

Henry Seyrig received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

Personal Life

Among Henry Seyrig's spouses was Hermine de Saussure[10]. Children include Delphine Seyrig[11], an actor[29], 1932–1990[30], of France[31], awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actress[32] and Francis Seyrig[12], a composer[33], 1927–1979[34], of France[35], specialised in cinematography[36].

Death and Burial

Henry Seyrig died on January 21, 1973[5]. He passed away in Neuchâtel[4]. The cause of death was disease[22].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henry Seyrig include Pimpla seyrigi[37], a fossil taxon[38].

Why It Matters

Henry Seyrig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

Entities named for him include Pimpla seyrigi[37], a fossil taxon[38].

FAQs

Where was Henry Seyrig born?

Henry Seyrig was born in Héricourt[2].

Where did Henry Seyrig die?

Henry Seyrig passed away in Neuchâtel[4].

Who was Henry Seyrig married to?

Henry Seyrig's spouses include Hermine de Saussure[10].

What did Henry Seyrig do for work?

Henry Seyrig worked as archaeologist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Henry Seyrig receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . birth certificate. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . cths.fr. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . cths.fr. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . cths.fr. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . cths.fr. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.haute-saone.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.haute-saone.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Syria. journals.openedition.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Child Delphine Seyrig, Francis Seyrig
    Given name Henri
    Conflict
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