James Guillaume

Swiss anarchist (1844–1916)
Person human Q116617
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Summary

James Guillaume is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1844[3]. He passed away in Marin-Epagnier[4]. He died on November 20, 1916[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian[7], anarchist[8], translator[9], and pedagogue[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Guillaume's place of birth was London[2].
  • James Guillaume died in Marin-Epagnier[4].
  • James Guillaume was born on February 16, 1844[3].
  • James Guillaume died on November 20, 1916[5].
  • James Guillaume is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • James Guillaume held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • James Guillaume held citizenship in France[14].
  • James Guillaume worked as a writer[6].
  • James Guillaume worked as a historian[7].
  • James Guillaume's professions included anarchist[8].
  • James Guillaume worked as a translator[9].
  • James Guillaume's professions included pedagogue[10].
  • James Guillaume was employed by Q117756542[15].
  • James Guillaume was a member of International Workingmen's Association[16].
  • James Guillaume's religion is recorded as reformed[17].
  • James Guillaume is recorded as male[18].
  • James Guillaume's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Guillaume's Commons category is recorded as James Guillaume[20].
  • James Guillaume's archives at is recorded as International Institute of Social History[21].
  • James Guillaume's archives at is recorded as Archives de l'État de Neuchâtel[22].
  • James Guillaume's family name is recorded as Guillaume[23].
  • James Guillaume's family name is recorded as Golay[24].
  • James Guillaume's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Guillaume's pseudonym is recorded as Guillaume Golay[26].
  • James Guillaume's described at URL is recorded as https://www.persee.fr/doc/inrp_0000-0000_2002_ant_17_1_7748[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Guillaume was born in London[2]. He was born on February 16, 1844[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian[7], anarchist[8], translator[9], and pedagogue[10]. James Guillaume was employed by Q117756542[15].

Personal Life

James Guillaume's religion is recorded as reformed[17].

Death and Burial

James Guillaume died on November 20, 1916[5]. He passed away in Marin-Epagnier[4]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

James Guillaume ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (174 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was James Guillaume born?

Born in London[2].

Where did James Guillaume die?

James Guillaume died in Marin-Epagnier[4].

What did James Guillaume do for work?

James Guillaume worked as writer[6], historian[7], anarchist[8], translator[9], and pedagogue[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . jguillaume.hypotheses.org. jguillaume.hypotheses.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Persée. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . archivesne.ch. Retrieved . archivesne.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nlb authority id (belarus) → PLRB-ar11219970
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  4. 17w ago · Newnewlaw · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described at url → https://www.persee.fr/doc/inrp_0000-0000_2002_ant_17_1_7748
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, historian, anarchist +2
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