Louis de La Vallée-Poussin

indologist, scholar (1869–1938)
Person human Q1377635
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Louis de La Vallée-Poussin

Summary

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liège[2]. He was born on +1869-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on +1938-02-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], Indologist[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's place of birth was Liège[2].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin was born on +1869-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin was born on +1869-00-00T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin died on +1938-02-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin died on +1938-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • French was Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's native language[13].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's professions included Indologist[7].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's professions included translator[8].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's field of work was oriental studies[14].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin was employed by Ghent University[15].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's education included a stint at University of Liège[16].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's doctoral advisor was Victor Henri[17].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin received the Prix Stanislas Julien[18].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[19].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin is recorded as male[21].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's Commons category is recorded as Louis de La Vallée-Poussin[23].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's given name is recorded as Louis[24].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's relative is recorded as Charles-Louis-Joseph-Xavier de la Vallée Poussin[25].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis de La Vallée-Poussin'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's place of birth was Liège[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1869-01-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1869-00-00T00:00:00Z[10]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin was educated at University of Liège[16]. His doctoral advisor was Victor Henri[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], Indologist[7], and translator[8]. Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's field of work was oriental studies[14]. Among his employers was Ghent University[15].

Recognition

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin received the Prix Stanislas Julien[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1938-02-18T00:00:00Z[5] and +1938-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]. Louis de La Vallée-Poussin died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Why It Matters

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Louis de La Vallée-Poussin born?

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin's place of birth was Liège[2].

Where did Louis de La Vallée-Poussin die?

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

What did Louis de La Vallée-Poussin do for work?

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin worked as university teacher[6], Indologist[7], and translator[8].

Where did Louis de La Vallée-Poussin go to school?

Louis de La Vallée-Poussin was educated at University of Liège[16].

What awards did Louis de La Vallée-Poussin receive?

Honors received include Prix Stanislas Julien[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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