Jean Germain

Belgian librarian
Person human Q3172293
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Jean Germain

Summary

Jean Germain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Spontin[2]. He was born on June 4, 1949[3]. He worked as a librarian[4], linguist[5], toponymist[6], and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Jean Germain's place of birth was Spontin[2].
  • Jean Germain was born on June 4, 1949[3].
  • Jean Germain held citizenship in Belgium[8].
  • French was Jean Germain's native language[9].
  • Jean Germain's professions included librarian[4].
  • Jean Germain's professions included linguist[5].
  • Jean Germain's professions included toponymist[6].
  • Jean Germain worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Jean Germain's employers was UCLouvain[10].
  • Jean Germain received the Dauzat Prize[11].
  • Jean Germain was a member of Society of Walloon Language and Literature[12].
  • Jean Germain is recorded as male[13].
  • Jean Germain's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jean Germain's family name is recorded as Germain[15].
  • Jean Germain's given name is recorded as Jean[16].
  • Jean Germain's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[17].

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Origins and Family

Jean Germain was born in Spontin[2]. He was born on June 4, 1949[3]. French was his native language[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[4], linguist[5], toponymist[6], and university teacher[7]. Among Jean Germain's employers was UCLouvain[10].

Recognition

Jean Germain received the Dauzat Prize[11].

FAQs

Where was Jean Germain born?

Jean Germain's place of birth was Spontin[2].

What did Jean Germain do for work?

Jean Germain worked as librarian[4], linguist[5], toponymist[6], and university teacher[7].

What awards did Jean Germain receive?

Honors received include Dauzat Prize[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language French
    Place of birth Spontin
    Library of congress authority id nb90809836
    Nationale thesaurus voor auteursnamen id 071945458
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