Howard Buten

American psychologist and clown (1950-2025)
Person human Q2927654
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Howard Buten

Summary

Howard Buten is a human[1]. His place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on July 28, 1950[3]. He died in Plomodiern[4]. He died on January 3, 2025[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], circus performer[8], writer[9], and violinist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Howard Buten was born in Detroit[2].
  • Howard Buten passed away in Plomodiern[4].
  • Howard Buten was born on July 28, 1950[3].
  • Howard Buten died on January 3, 2025[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Howard Buten held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Howard Buten worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Howard Buten's professions included psychiatrist[7].
  • Howard Buten worked as a circus performer[8].
  • Howard Buten worked as a writer[9].
  • Howard Buten worked as a violinist[10].
  • Howard Buten received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[14].
  • Howard Buten is recorded as male[15].
  • Howard Buten's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Howard Buten's residence is recorded as Plomodiern[17].
  • Howard Buten's family name is recorded as Buten[18].
  • Howard Buten's given name is recorded as Howard[19].
  • Howard Buten's instrument is recorded as violin[20].
  • Howard Buten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Howard Buten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Howard Buten's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Howard Alan Buten'}[23].
  • Howard Buten's different from is recorded as buffo bass[24].
  • Howard Buten's interested in is recorded as autism[25].
  • Howard Buten's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[26].

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Origins and Family

Howard Buten's place of birth was Detroit[2]. He was born on July 28, 1950[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], circus performer[8], writer[9], and violinist[10].

Recognition

Howard Buten received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[14].

Death and Burial

Howard Buten died on January 3, 2025[5]. He passed away in Plomodiern[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Howard Buten has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Howard Buten born?

Born in Detroit[2], Howard Buten…

Where did Howard Buten die?

Howard Buten died in Plomodiern[4].

What did Howard Buten do for work?

Howard Buten worked as psychologist[6], psychiatrist[7], circus performer[8], writer[9], and violinist[10].

What awards did Howard Buten receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Le Monde. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . La Libre Belgique. Retrieved . lalibre.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Who's Who in France. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . lemonde.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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