Michel Bréal

French philologist (1832–1915)
Person human Q327306
Michel Bréal
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Michel Bréal

Summary

Michel Bréal is a human[1]. He was born in Landau in der Pfalz[2]. He was born on March 26, 1832[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 25, 1915[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], professor[7], and philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michel Bréal was born in Landau in der Pfalz[2].
  • Michel Bréal died in Paris[4].
  • Michel Bréal passed away in boulevard Saint-Michel[10].
  • Michel Bréal was born on March 26, 1832[3].
  • Michel Bréal died on November 25, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].
  • Among Michel Bréal's spouses was Henriette Bréal[12].
  • A child of Michel Bréal was Auguste Bréal[13].
  • A child of Michel Bréal was Henry Bréal[14].
  • Michel Bréal held citizenship in France[15].
  • Michel Bréal worked as a linguist[6].
  • Michel Bréal's professions included professor[7].
  • Michel Bréal worked as a philologist[8].
  • Michel Bréal's field of work was linguistics[16].
  • Among Michel Bréal's employers was Collège de France[17].
  • Among Michel Bréal's employers was École pratique des hautes études[18].
  • Michel Bréal was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19].
  • A notable student of Michel Bréal was Antoine Meillet[20].
  • Michel Bréal received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Michel Bréal was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[22].
  • Michel Bréal was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[23].
  • Michel Bréal was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[24].
  • Michel Bréal was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25].
  • Michel Bréal was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[26].
  • Michel Bréal is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Michel Bréal's place of birth was Landau in der Pfalz[2]. He was born on March 26, 1832[3].

Education

Michel Bréal was educated at École Normale Supérieure[19]. He studied under Franz Bopp[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], professor[7], and philologist[8]. Michel Bréal's field of work was linguistics[16]. Employers include Collège de France[17], a higher education institution[29], in France[30], founded in 1530[31], headquartered in Paris[32] and École pratique des hautes études[18], a grand établissement[33], in France[34], founded in 1868[35], headquartered in Paris[36]. A notable student of him was Antoine Meillet[20]. Doctoral students include James Darmesteter[37], a linguist[38], 1849–1894[39], of France[40], awarded the Bordin Prize[41], specialised in Iranian studies[42] and Filipp Fortunatov[43], a philologist[44], 1848–1914[45], of Russian Empire[46], awarded the honorary doctorate[47], specialised in linguistics[48].

Recognition

Michel Bréal received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].

Personal Life

Michel Bréal was married to Henriette Bréal[12]. Children include Auguste Bréal[13], a writer[49], 1868–1941[50], of France[51], specialised in art history[52] and Henry Bréal[14], an author[53], 1875–1920[54].

Death and Burial

Michel Bréal died on November 25, 1915[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris[4], a commune of France[55], in France[56], founded in -0300[57] and boulevard Saint-Michel[10], a boulevard[58], in France[59], founded in 1855[60]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Michel Bréal ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

His notable doctoral advisees include James Darmesteter[63], a linguist[64], 1849–1894[65], of France[66], awarded the Bordin Prize[67], specialised in Iranian studies[68] and Filipp Fortunatov[69], a philologist[70], 1848–1914[71], of Russian Empire[72], awarded the honorary doctorate[73], specialised in linguistics[74].

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[12].

What did Michel Bréal do for work?

Michel Bréal worked as linguist[6], professor[7], and philologist[8].

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].

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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