Maurice Rollet de l'Isle

French Esperantist (1859-1943)
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Summary

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on November 19, 1859[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 24, 1943[5]. He worked as an Esperantist[6], hydrographer[7], engineer[8], and geographer[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle died in Paris[4].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle was born on November 19, 1859[3].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle died on November 24, 1943[5].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle held citizenship in France[11].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle worked as an Esperantist[6].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's professions included hydrographer[7].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle worked as an engineer[8].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's professions included geographer[9].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's field of work was geography[12].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's field of work was Esperanto[13].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's field of work was marine hydrography[14].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's education included a stint at École polytechnique[15].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle was a member of Esperanto Language Committee[17].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle is recorded as male[18].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Rollet de l'Isle[20].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's family name is recorded as Rollet[21].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's family name is recorded as de l'Isle[22].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's given name is recorded as Maurice[23].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's described by source is recorded as Nia diligenta kolegaro[24].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Esperanto[25].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's Commons Creator page is recorded as Maurice Rollet de l'Isle[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Maurice Rollet de l'Isle… he was born on November 19, 1859[3].

Education

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle's education included a stint at École polytechnique[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Esperantist[6], hydrographer[7], engineer[8], and geographer[9]. Fields of work include geography[12], an academic discipline[28]; Esperanto[13], a planned language[29], in Esperantujo[30], founded in 1887[31]; and marine hydrography[14].

Recognition

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

Death and Burial

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle died on November 24, 1943[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maurice Rollet de l'Isle include Rollet Island[32], an island[33].

Why It Matters

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Entities named for him include Rollet Island[32], an island[33].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Rollet de l'Isle born?

Born in Paris[2].

Where did Maurice Rollet de l'Isle die?

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle died in Paris[4].

What did Maurice Rollet de l'Isle do for work?

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle worked as Esperantist[6], hydrographer[7], engineer[8], and geographer[9].

Where did Maurice Rollet de l'Isle go to school?

Maurice Rollet de l'Isle was educated at École polytechnique[15].

What awards did Maurice Rollet de l'Isle receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Léonore database. www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . culture.gouv.fr. culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . obs-hp.fr. obs-hp.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → École polytechnique
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → Esperanto, French
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