Jean-François Bergier

Swiss historian (1931-2009)
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Summary

Jean-François Bergier was born on December 5, 1931[1], in Lausanne[2]. He died on October 29, 2009[3], in Blonay[4]. He worked as a historian[5], economist[6], calligrapher[7], university teacher[8], and archivist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (155 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
  • Native language: French[12]
  • Occupation: palaeographer[13]
  • Field of work: economics[14], history[15], calligraphy[16]
  • Position held: historian[17]
  • Employer: University of Paris[18], University of Geneva[19], ETH Zurich[20]
  • Educated at: École des chartes[21], University of Lausanne[22]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of the University of St. Gallen[23], honorary doctorate from University of Grenoble-II[24]
  • Member of: Bergier commission[25]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Commons category: Jean-François Bergier[28]
  • Academic degree: archivist palaeographer[29], bachelor's degree[30], doctorate[31]
  • Family name: Bergier[32]
  • Given name: Jean-François[33]
  • Work location: Geneva[34], Zurich[35]
  • Academic thesis: Recherches sur les foires et le commerce international à Genève, principalement de 1480 à 1540[36]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Lausanne[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[39]

Why It Matters

Jean-François Bergier has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Jean-François Bergier born?

Jean-François Bergier was born in Lausanne[2].

Where did Jean-François Bergier die?

Jean-François Bergier passed away in Blonay[4].

What did Jean-François Bergier do for work?

Jean-François Bergier worked as a historian[5], economist[6], calligrapher[7], university teacher[8], and archivist[9].

Where did Jean-François Bergier go to school?

Jean-François Bergier was educated at École des chartes[21] and University of Lausanne[22].

What awards did Jean-François Bergier receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of St. Gallen[23] and honorary doctorate from University of Grenoble-II[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . letemps.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . unisg.ch. unisg.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques. Retrieved . cths.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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