Michel Bréal
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Summary
Michel Bréal was born on March 26, 1832[1], in Landau in der Pfalz[2]. He died on November 25, 1915[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], professor[6], and philologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (516 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: boulevard Saint-Michel[9]
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[10]
- Spouse: Henriette Bréal[11]
- Child: Auguste Bréal[12], Henry Bréal[13], Clothilde Bréal[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Field of work: linguistics[16]
- Employer: Collège de France[17], École pratique des hautes études[18]
- Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[19]
- Student: Antoine Meillet[20]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[21]
- Member of: Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[22], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[23], Academy of Sciences of Turin[24], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Doctoral student: James Darmesteter[27], Filipp Fortunatov[28]
- Commons category: Michel Bréal[29]
- Family name: Bréal[30]
- Given name: Michel[31]
- Student of: Franz Bopp[32]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[33], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[36], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[37], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40]
- Name in native language: Michel Bréal[41]
Why It Matters
Michel Bréal has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
His notable doctoral advisees include Filipp Fortunatov[44], a philologist[45], 1848–1914[46], of Russian Empire[47], awarded the honorary doctorate[48], specialised in linguistics[49] and James Darmesteter[50], a linguist[51], 1849–1894[52], of France[53], awarded the Bordin Prize[54], specialised in Iranian studies[55].
FAQs
Where was Michel Bréal born?
Michel Bréal's place of birth was Landau in der Pfalz[2].
Where did Michel Bréal die?
Michel Bréal passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Michel Bréal married to?
Michel Bréal's spouses include Henriette Bréal[11].
What did Michel Bréal do for work?
Michel Bréal worked as a linguist[5], professor[6], and philologist[7].
Where did Michel Bréal go to school?
Michel Bréal was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19].
What awards did Michel Bréal receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].