Jean Tourniac

French essayist (1919–1995)
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Jean Tourniac

Summary

Jean Tourniac is a human[1]. He was born in Villeurbanne[2]. He was born on May 11, 1919[3]. He passed away in Étampes[4]. He died on November 11, 1995[5]. He worked as an essayist[6] and historian of Freemasonry[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Villeurbanne[2], Jean Tourniac…
  • Jean Tourniac died in Étampes[4].
  • Jean Tourniac was born on May 11, 1919[3].
  • Jean Tourniac was born on May 11, 1912[8].
  • Jean Tourniac died on November 11, 1995[5].
  • Jean Tourniac held citizenship in France[9].
  • French was Jean Tourniac's native language[10].
  • Jean Tourniac's professions included essayist[6].
  • Jean Tourniac's professions included historian of Freemasonry[7].
  • Jean Tourniac held the position of Venerable Master[11].
  • Jean Tourniac's education included a stint at École pratique des hautes études[12].
  • Jean Tourniac's education included a stint at Leipzig University[13].
  • Jean Tourniac received the prix Constant-Dauguet[14].
  • Jean Tourniac was a member of Grand Lodge of France[15].
  • Jean Tourniac was a member of Grande Loge Nationale Française[16].
  • Jean Tourniac is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean Tourniac's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean Tourniac's family name is recorded as Granger[19].
  • Jean Tourniac's given name is recorded as Jean[20].
  • Jean Tourniac's pseudonym is recorded as Jean Tourniac[21].
  • Jean Tourniac's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Jean Tourniac's birth name is recorded as Jean Granger[23].

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Origins and Family

Jean Tourniac was born in Villeurbanne[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 11, 1919[3] and May 11, 1912[8]. French was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at École pratique des hautes études[12], a grand établissement[24], in France[25], founded in 1868[26], headquartered in Paris[27] and Leipzig University[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include essayist[6] and historian of Freemasonry[7]. Jean Tourniac held the position of Venerable Master[11].

Recognition

Jean Tourniac received the prix Constant-Dauguet[14].

Death and Burial

Jean Tourniac died on November 11, 1995[5]. He died in Étampes[4].

FAQs

Where was Jean Tourniac born?

Jean Tourniac was born in Villeurbanne[2].

Where did Jean Tourniac die?

Jean Tourniac died in Étampes[4].

What did Jean Tourniac do for work?

Jean Tourniac worked as essayist[6] and historian of Freemasonry[7].

Where did Jean Tourniac go to school?

Jean Tourniac was educated at École pratique des hautes études[12] and Leipzig University[13].

What awards did Jean Tourniac receive?

Honors received include prix Constant-Dauguet[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Pseudonym Jean Tourniac
    Date of death +1995-11-11T00:00:00Z
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