Paul Janet

French physicist (1863–1937)
Person human Q3371515
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Paul Janet

Summary

Paul Janet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on January 10, 1863[3]. He died in Malakoff[4]. He died on February 21, 1937[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], director[7], and university teacher[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Janet's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Paul Janet passed away in Malakoff[4].
  • Paul Janet was born on January 10, 1863[3].
  • Paul Janet died on February 21, 1937[5].
  • Paul Janet's father was Paul Janet[10].
  • Paul Janet held citizenship in France[11].
  • Paul Janet worked as a physicist[6].
  • Paul Janet worked as a director[7].
  • Paul Janet's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Paul Janet held the position of director[12].
  • Paul Janet was employed by University of Grenoble[13].
  • Paul Janet's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[14].
  • A notable student of Paul Janet was Gustave-Auguste Ferrié[15].
  • Paul Janet received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Paul Janet was a member of French Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Paul Janet was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Paul Janet was a member of International Committee for Weights and Measures[19].
  • Paul Janet was a member of Romanian Academy[20].
  • Paul Janet is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Janet's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Janet's Commons category is recorded as Paul Janet (physicien)[23].
  • Paul Janet's family name is recorded as Janet[24].
  • Paul Janet's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Janet's relative is recorded as Pierre Janet[26].
  • Paul Janet's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Janet was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 10, 1863[3]. His father was he[10].

Education

Paul Janet's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], director[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Paul Janet's employers was University of Grenoble[13]. He held the position of director[12]. A notable student of him was Gustave-Auguste Ferrié[15].

Recognition

Paul Janet received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

Death and Burial

Paul Janet died on February 21, 1937[5]. He passed away in Malakoff[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Janet is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Paul Janet born?

Born in Paris[2], Paul Janet…

Where did Paul Janet die?

Paul Janet died in Malakoff[4].

Who were Paul Janet's parents?

Paul Janet's father was Paul Janet[10].

What did Paul Janet do for work?

Paul Janet worked as physicist[6], director[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Paul Janet go to school?

Paul Janet was educated at École Normale Supérieure[14].

What awards did Paul Janet receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Revue philosophique de la France et de l'étranger. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . philatelie-pour-tous.fr. philatelie-pour-tous.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation physicist, director, university teacher
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Commander of the Legion of Honour
    Occupation physicist, director, university teacher
    Employer
    Given name Paul
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