Henry Vallotton

Swiss politician, diplomat and writer (1891-1971)
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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 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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