Paul Oltramare

Swiss religious scholar (1854-1930)
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Summary

Paul Oltramare was born on April 6, 1854[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on October 22, 1930[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a religious studies scholar[5], Indologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and orientalist[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Petit-Saconnex Cemetery[11]
  • Child: Georges Oltramare[12], André Oltramare[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[14]
  • Occupation: translator[15]
  • Field of work: classical philology[16], oriental studies[17], translation[18]
  • Employer: University of Geneva[19]
  • Educated at: University of Geneva[20], University of Paris[21]
  • Award received: honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Reformed Christianity[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Family name: Oltramare[25]
  • Given name: Paul[26], Jean[27]
  • Relative: Antoine Carteret[28], Marc Oltramare[29]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31], Latin[32], Sanskrit[33], Pali[34], Chinese[35]
  • Writing language: French[36]

FAQs

Where was Paul Oltramare born?

Paul Oltramare's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did Paul Oltramare die?

Paul Oltramare passed away in Geneva[4].

What did Paul Oltramare do for work?

Paul Oltramare worked as a religious studies scholar[5], Indologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and orientalist[9].

Where did Paul Oltramare go to school?

Paul Oltramare was educated at University of Geneva[20] and University of Paris[21].

What awards did Paul Oltramare receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [21] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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