Jacques Lacour-Gayet

French historian (1883–1953)
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Summary

Jacques Lacour-Gayet was born on October 26, 1883[1], in Paris[2]. He died on August 8, 1953[3], in Seengen[4]. He worked as a historian[5], economist[6], and businessperson[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Georges Lacour-Gayet[9]
  • Country of citizenship: France[10]
  • Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[11]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[12]
  • Member of: Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Lacour[15], Gayet[16]
  • Given name: Jacques[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[18]
  • Birth name: Jules Paul Marie Jacques Lacour-Gayet[19]
  • Name in native language: Jacques Lacour-Gayet[20]
  • Sibling: Georgette Elgey[21], Robert Lacour-Gayet[22]
  • Assessment: agrégation of history and geography[23]
  • Writing language: French[24]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Lacour-Gayet born?

Jacques Lacour-Gayet was born in Paris[2].

Where did Jacques Lacour-Gayet die?

Jacques Lacour-Gayet died in Seengen[4].

Who were Jacques Lacour-Gayet's parents?

Jacques Lacour-Gayet's father was Georges Lacour-Gayet[9].

What did Jacques Lacour-Gayet do for work?

Jacques Lacour-Gayet worked as a historian[5], economist[6], and businessperson[7].

Where did Jacques Lacour-Gayet go to school?

Jacques Lacour-Gayet was educated at École Normale Supérieure[11].

What awards did Jacques Lacour-Gayet receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Q56395326. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Birth name → Jules Paul Marie Jacques Lacour-Gayet
    Wikidata description → French historian (1883–1953)
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
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