Paul Guiraud

French historian (1850–1907)
Person human Q2356658
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Paul Guiraud

Summary

Paul Guiraud is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cenne-Monestiés[2]. He was born on January 15, 1850[3]. He died in Cenne-Monestiés[4]. He died on February 25, 1907[5]. He worked as a historian[6], essayist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Guiraud was born in Cenne-Monestiés[2].
  • Paul Guiraud passed away in Cenne-Monestiés[4].
  • Paul Guiraud was born on January 15, 1850[3].
  • Paul Guiraud died on February 25, 1907[5].
  • Paul Guiraud held citizenship in France[10].
  • Paul Guiraud worked as a historian[6].
  • Paul Guiraud worked as an essayist[7].
  • Paul Guiraud worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Paul Guiraud's field of work was history[11].
  • Paul Guiraud was educated at École Normale Supérieure[12].
  • A notable student of Paul Guiraud was Louis Bréhier[13].
  • Paul Guiraud received the Prix Thérouanne[14].
  • Paul Guiraud received the Prix Narcisse Michaut[15].
  • Paul Guiraud received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Paul Guiraud was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[17].
  • Paul Guiraud is recorded as male[18].
  • Paul Guiraud's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Paul Guiraud's family name is recorded as Guiraud[20].
  • Paul Guiraud's given name is recorded as Paul[21].
  • Paul Guiraud's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Paul Guiraud's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23].
  • Paul Guiraud's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Paul Guiraud's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Paul Guiraud'}[25].
  • Paul Guiraud's writing language is recorded as French[26].
  • Paul Guiraud's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Guiraud was born in Cenne-Monestiés[2]. He was born on January 15, 1850[3].

Education

Paul Guiraud's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], essayist[7], and university teacher[8]. Paul Guiraud's field of work was history[11]. A notable student of him was Louis Bréhier[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Thérouanne[14], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1869[30]; Prix Narcisse Michaut[15], a literary award[31], in France[32], founded in 1892[33]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Death and Burial

Paul Guiraud died on February 25, 1907[5]. He died in Cenne-Monestiés[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Guiraud ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Paul Guiraud born?

Paul Guiraud's place of birth was Cenne-Monestiés[2].

Where did Paul Guiraud die?

Paul Guiraud died in Cenne-Monestiés[4].

What did Paul Guiraud do for work?

Paul Guiraud worked as historian[6], essayist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Paul Guiraud go to school?

Paul Guiraud was educated at École Normale Supérieure[12].

What awards did Paul Guiraud receive?

Honors received include Prix Thérouanne[14], Prix Narcisse Michaut[15], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation historian, essayist, university teacher
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    Aliases
    Cantic id 981058617642606706
    Award received Prix Thérouanne, Prix Narcisse Michaut, Knight of the Legion of Honour
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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