Paul Boyer

French linguist (1864-1949)
Person human Q3370721
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Paul Boyer

Summary

Paul Boyer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cormery[2]. He was born on March 11, 1864[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 1, 1949[5]. He worked as a slavist[6], translator[7], linguist[8], and professor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Boyer was born in Cormery[2].
  • Paul Boyer died in Paris[4].
  • Paul Boyer was born on March 11, 1864[3].
  • Paul Boyer died on October 1, 1949[5].
  • Paul Boyer is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Paul Boyer held citizenship in France[12].
  • Paul Boyer's professions included slavist[6].
  • Paul Boyer's professions included translator[7].
  • Paul Boyer worked as a linguist[8].
  • Paul Boyer worked as a professor[9].
  • Paul Boyer held the position of Q114496054[13].
  • Paul Boyer received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Paul Boyer received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Paul Boyer received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Paul Boyer received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds[17].
  • Paul Boyer received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18].
  • Paul Boyer was a member of Association des Anciens Elèves et Amis des Langues Orientales[19].
  • Paul Boyer was a member of Association Française des Amis de l'Orient[20].
  • Paul Boyer is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Boyer's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Boyer's Commons category is recorded as Paul Boyer (linguist)[23].
  • Paul Boyer's archives at is recorded as Bibliothèque universitaire des langues et civilisations[24].
  • Paul Boyer's family name is recorded as Boyer[25].
  • Paul Boyer's given name is recorded as Paul[26].
  • Paul Boyer's significant event is recorded as funeral[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cormery[2], Paul Boyer… he was born on March 11, 1864[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include slavist[6], translator[7], linguist[8], and professor[9]. Paul Boyer held the position of Q114496054[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds[17], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], a grade of an order[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1919[38].

Death and Burial

Paul Boyer died on October 1, 1949[5]. He died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Paul Boyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Paul Boyer born?

Paul Boyer's place of birth was Cormery[2].

Where did Paul Boyer die?

Paul Boyer passed away in Paris[4].

What did Paul Boyer do for work?

Paul Boyer worked as slavist[6], translator[7], linguist[8], and professor[9].

What awards did Paul Boyer receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Officer of the Legion of Honour[15], Commander of the Legion of Honour[16], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Q124695768. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.

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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event funeral
    Given name Paul
    Family name Boyer
    Country of citizenship France
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
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