Joseph Mertens

Belgian archaeologist (1921-2007)
Person human Q6285521
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Joseph Mertens

Summary

Joseph Mertens is a human[1]. He was born in Tienen[2]. He was born on January 17, 1921[3]. He passed away in Wezembeek-Oppem[4]. He died on July 1, 2007[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tienen[2], Joseph Mertens…
  • Joseph Mertens passed away in Wezembeek-Oppem[4].
  • Joseph Mertens was born on January 17, 1921[3].
  • Joseph Mertens died on July 1, 2007[5].
  • Joseph Mertens held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • French was Joseph Mertens's native language[11].
  • Joseph Mertens worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Joseph Mertens's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Joseph Mertens worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Joseph Mertens received the Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[12].
  • Joseph Mertens received the honorary doctorate of Tours University[13].
  • Joseph Mertens is recorded as male[14].
  • Joseph Mertens's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Joseph Mertens's family name is recorded as Mertens[16].
  • Joseph Mertens's given name is recorded as Joseph[17].
  • Joseph Mertens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[18].
  • Joseph Mertens's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[19].
  • Joseph Mertens's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[20].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Mertens's place of birth was Tienen[2]. He was born on January 17, 1921[3]. French was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[12], a grade of an order[21], in Italy[22] and honorary doctorate of Tours University[13], an award[23], in France[24].

Death and Burial

Joseph Mertens died on July 1, 2007[5]. He died in Wezembeek-Oppem[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Mertens has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Mertens born?

Born in Tienen[2], Joseph Mertens…

Where did Joseph Mertens die?

Joseph Mertens died in Wezembeek-Oppem[4].

What did Joseph Mertens do for work?

Joseph Mertens worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Joseph Mertens receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[12] and honorary doctorate of Tours University[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . quirinale.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . patrimoine.univ-tours.fr. Retrieved . patrimoine.univ-tours.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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