Maurice Gravier

French linguist and translator
Person human Q16663824
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Summary

Maurice Gravier was born on June 7, 1912[1], in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on September 21, 1992[3], in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], professeur des universités[6], translator[7], and germanist[8].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1912[9]
  • Date of death: 1992[10]
  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Position held: Q110577143[12], president[13]
  • Employer: Faculty of Arts of Paris[14], Université de Nancy[15]
  • Educated at: Lycée Henri-IV[16], École Normale Supérieure[17], Faculty of Arts of Paris[18]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20], Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[22]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Commons category: Maurice Gravier[25]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[26]
  • Family name: Gravier[27]
  • Given name: Maurice[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
  • Writing language: French[30]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Gravier born?

Maurice Gravier was born in 13th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Maurice Gravier die?

Maurice Gravier died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Maurice Gravier do for work?

Maurice Gravier worked as a linguist[5], professeur des universités[6], translator[7], and germanist[8].

Where did Maurice Gravier go to school?

Maurice Gravier was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[16], École Normale Supérieure[17], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[18].

What awards did Maurice Gravier receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20], Officer of the National Order of Merit[21], and Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[22].

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  13. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [9] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [10] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  29. [29] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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