Henry Vallotton

Swiss politician, diplomat and writer (1891-1971)
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Henry Vallotton

Summary

Henry Vallotton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lausanne[2]. He was born on January 4, 1891[3]. He died in Saint-Sulpice[4]. He died on January 31, 1971[5]. He worked as a writer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lausanne[2], Henry Vallotton…
  • Henry Vallotton died in Saint-Sulpice[4].
  • Henry Vallotton was born on January 4, 1891[3].
  • Henry Vallotton was born on June 4, 1891[11].
  • Henry Vallotton died on January 31, 1971[5].
  • Henry Vallotton held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Henry Vallotton worked as a writer[6].
  • Henry Vallotton worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Henry Vallotton's professions included politician[8].
  • Henry Vallotton's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Henry Vallotton held the position of President of the Swiss National Council[13].
  • Henry Vallotton held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[14].
  • Henry Vallotton received the Prix de la langue française[15].
  • Henry Vallotton received the Prix de la langue française[16].
  • Henry Vallotton received the Prix de la langue française[17].
  • Henry Vallotton received the Eugène Carrière Prize[18].
  • Henry Vallotton received the Broquette-Gonin prize[19].
  • Henry Vallotton's religion is recorded as reformed[20].
  • Henry Vallotton is recorded as male[21].
  • Henry Vallotton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Henry Vallotton was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[23].
  • Henry Vallotton's family name is recorded as Vallotton[24].
  • Henry Vallotton's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Henry Vallotton's work location is recorded as Bern[26].
  • Henry Vallotton's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Vallorbe[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry Vallotton's place of birth was Lausanne[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 4, 1891[3] and June 4, 1891[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9]. Positions held include President of the Swiss National Council[13], a position[28], in Switzerland[29] and Member of the Swiss National Council[14], a position[30], in Switzerland[31], founded in 1848[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de la langue française[15], a literary award[33], in France[34], founded in 1914[35]; Eugène Carrière Prize[18], a literary award[36], in France[37], founded in 1994[38]; and Broquette-Gonin prize[19], a literary award[39], in France[40].

Personal Life

Henry Vallotton's religion is recorded as reformed[20]. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[23].

Death and Burial

Henry Vallotton died on January 31, 1971[5]. He died in Saint-Sulpice[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Vallotton is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Henry Vallotton born?

Henry Vallotton's place of birth was Lausanne[2].

Where did Henry Vallotton die?

Henry Vallotton passed away in Saint-Sulpice[4].

What did Henry Vallotton do for work?

Henry Vallotton worked as writer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and lawyer[9].

What awards did Henry Vallotton receive?

Honors received include Prix de la langue française[15], Prix de la langue française[16], Prix de la langue française[17], and Eugène Carrière Prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . parlament.ch council member database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . academie-francaise.fr. academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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    Place of birth Lausanne
    Member of political party Free Democratic Party of Switzerland
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Position held President of the Swiss National Council, Member of the Swiss National Council
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