Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf

Swiss librarian, archivist and historian (1910-1965)
Person human Q3370282
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Summary

Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf was born on May 25, 1910[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on June 25, 1965[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a historian[5], librarian[6], and archivist[7].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: March 25, 1910[8]
  • Father: Théophile Geisendorf[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
  • Employer: University of Geneva[11]
  • Educated at: University of Geneva[12]
  • Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[13], reformed[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Geisendorf[16]
  • Given name: Paul Frederic[17]
  • Relative: Léonie Geisendorf[18]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[20]
  • Sibling: Charles-Edouard Geisendorf[21]

FAQs

Where was Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf born?

Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf was born in Geneva[2].

Where did Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf die?

Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf died in Geneva[4].

Who were Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf's parents?

Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf's father was Théophile Geisendorf[9].

What did Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf do for work?

Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf worked as a historian[5], librarian[6], and archivist[7].

Where did Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf go to school?

Paul-Frédéric Geisendorf was educated at University of Geneva[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . www2.unil.ch. www2.unil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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