Jean Herbert

French orientalist, interpreter, translator (1897–1980)
Person human Q2203847
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Jean Herbert

Summary

Jean Herbert is a human[1]. He was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1897-06-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on +1980-08-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an Indologist[6], orientalist[7], translator[8], and interpreter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean Herbert was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean Herbert passed away in Geneva[4].
  • Jean Herbert was born on +1897-06-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jean Herbert died on +1980-08-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Jean Herbert held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean Herbert worked as an Indologist[6].
  • Jean Herbert worked as an orientalist[7].
  • Jean Herbert worked as a translator[8].
  • Jean Herbert's professions included interpreter[9].
  • Jean Herbert's field of work was philology[12].
  • Jean Herbert held the position of chairperson[13].
  • Among Jean Herbert's employers was League of Nations[14].
  • Jean Herbert was employed by Éditions Albin Michel[15].
  • Jean Herbert was employed by United Nations[16].
  • Jean Herbert was employed by University of Geneva[17].
  • Jean Herbert received the Broquette-Gonin prize[18].
  • Jean Herbert is recorded as male[19].
  • Jean Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jean Herbert's Commons category is recorded as Jean Herbert (orientaliste)[21].
  • Jean Herbert's archives at is recorded as Geneva Library[22].
  • Jean Herbert's family name is recorded as Herbert[23].
  • Jean Herbert's given name is recorded as Jean[24].
  • Jean Herbert studied under Aurobindo Ghosh[25].
  • Jean Herbert's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Jean Herbert's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean Herbert… he was born on +1897-06-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Jean Herbert studied under Aurobindo Ghosh[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Indologist[6], orientalist[7], translator[8], and interpreter[9]. Jean Herbert's field of work was philology[12]. Employers include League of Nations[14], an intergovernmental organization[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Palais Wilson[31]; Éditions Albin Michel[15], a publishing house[32], in France[33], founded in 1900[34], headquartered in 14th arrondissement of Paris[35]; United Nations[16], an intergovernmental organization[36], in United States[37], founded in 1945[38], headquartered in New York City[39]; and University of Geneva[17], a public research university[40], in Switzerland[41], founded in 1559[42], headquartered in Geneva[43]. He held the position of chairperson[13].

Recognition

Jean Herbert received the Broquette-Gonin prize[18].

Death and Burial

Jean Herbert died on +1980-08-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4].

Why It Matters

Jean Herbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Jean Herbert born?

Jean Herbert was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean Herbert die?

Jean Herbert passed away in Geneva[4].

What did Jean Herbert do for work?

Jean Herbert worked as Indologist[6], orientalist[7], translator[8], and interpreter[9].

What awards did Jean Herbert receive?

Honors received include Broquette-Gonin prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . AlKindi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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