Louis Bastien

French Esperantist (1869-1961)
Person human Q18412
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Summary

Louis Bastien is a human[1]. He was born in Obernai[2]. He was born on December 21, 1869[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on April 10, 1961[5]. He worked as an Esperantist[6], military officer[7], and military commander[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis Bastien was born in Obernai[2].
  • Louis Bastien passed away in Paris[4].
  • Louis Bastien was born on December 21, 1869[3].
  • Louis Bastien died on April 10, 1961[5].
  • Louis Bastien held citizenship in France[10].
  • French was Louis Bastien's native language[11].
  • Louis Bastien's professions included Esperantist[6].
  • Louis Bastien's professions included military officer[7].
  • Louis Bastien's professions included military commander[8].
  • Louis Bastien's field of work was Esperanto[12].
  • Louis Bastien's field of work was military affairs[13].
  • Louis Bastien held the position of President of the Universal Esperanto Association[14].
  • Louis Bastien's education included a stint at École polytechnique[15].
  • Louis Bastien was educated at École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[16].
  • Louis Bastien received the Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association[17].
  • Louis Bastien received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Louis Bastien is recorded as male[19].
  • Louis Bastien's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Louis Bastien's military branch is recorded as military engineering[21].
  • Louis Bastien's Commons category is recorded as Louis Bastien (esperantophone)[22].
  • Louis Bastien's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • Louis Bastien's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[24].
  • Louis Bastien's family name is recorded as Bastien[25].
  • Louis Bastien's given name is recorded as Louis[26].
  • Louis Bastien's given name is recorded as Marie[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Obernai[2], Louis Bastien… he was born on December 21, 1869[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[15], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31] and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[16], a military academy[32], in France[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Esperantist[6], military officer[7], and military commander[8]. Fields of work include Esperanto[12], a planned language[34], in Esperantujo[35], founded in 1887[36] and military affairs[13], a concept[37]. Louis Bastien held the position of President of the Universal Esperanto Association[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association[17], an award[38] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[39], in France[40].

Death and Burial

Louis Bastien died on April 10, 1961[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Louis Bastien ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Louis Bastien born?

Louis Bastien was born in Obernai[2].

Where did Louis Bastien die?

Louis Bastien died in Paris[4].

What did Louis Bastien do for work?

Louis Bastien worked as Esperantist[6], military officer[7], and military commander[8].

Where did Louis Bastien go to school?

Louis Bastien was educated at École polytechnique[15] and École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz[16].

What awards did Louis Bastien receive?

Honors received include Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association[17] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → Esperanto, military affairs
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Field of work: military affairs, Update NK ČR – P101"
  2. 14w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nl cr aut id → mzk20261302385
    Occupation → Esperantist, military officer, military commander
    Field of work → Esperanto, military affairs
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of birth → Obernai
    Citizenship → —
    Educated at → École polytechnique, École d'application de l'artillerie et du génie in Metz
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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