Jean Rudolf von Salis

Swiss historian and writer (1901-1996)
Person human Q121289
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Jean Rudolf von Salis

Summary

Jean Rudolf von Salis is a human[1]. Born in Bern[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1901[3]. He passed away in Brunegg[4]. He died on July 14, 1996[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's place of birth was Bern[2].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis passed away in Brunegg[4].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis was born on December 12, 1901[3].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis died on July 14, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Brunegg[11].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's father was Adolf von Salis[12].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis worked as a journalist[6].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's professions included historian[7].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis worked as an author[9].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis was employed by ETH Zurich[14].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis was educated at University of Paris[15].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[19].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's religion is recorded as reformed[20].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis is recorded as male[21].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's Commons category is recorded as Jean Rudolf von Salis[23].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's archives at is recorded as Swiss Literary Archives[24].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's archives at is recorded as Swiss Federal Archives[25].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's family name is recorded as Salis[26].
  • Jean Rudolf von Salis's given name is recorded as Jean[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Rudolf von Salis's place of birth was Bern[2]. He was born on December 12, 1901[3]. His father was Adolf von Salis[12].

Education

Jean Rudolf von Salis was educated at University of Paris[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and author[9]. Jean Rudolf von Salis was employed by ETH Zurich[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[30], in Germany[31]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18], a grade of an order[32], in Austria[33]; and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[19], an award[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1650[36].

Personal Life

Jean Rudolf von Salis's religion is recorded as reformed[20].

Death and Burial

Jean Rudolf von Salis died on July 14, 1996[5]. He passed away in Brunegg[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Brunegg[11].

Why It Matters

Jean Rudolf von Salis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Jean Rudolf von Salis born?

Born in Bern[2], Jean Rudolf von Salis…

Where did Jean Rudolf von Salis die?

Jean Rudolf von Salis passed away in Brunegg[4].

Who were Jean Rudolf von Salis's parents?

Jean Rudolf von Salis's father was Adolf von Salis[12].

What did Jean Rudolf von Salis do for work?

Jean Rudolf von Salis worked as journalist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and author[9].

Where did Jean Rudolf von Salis go to school?

Jean Rudolf von Salis was educated at University of Paris[15].

What awards did Jean Rudolf von Salis receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18], and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[19].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . geschichte.univie.ac.at. geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . helveticarchives.ch. Retrieved . helveticarchives.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . recherche.bar.admin.ch. recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Aargauer Bibliografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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