Paul Peeters

Belgian hagiographer (1870–1950)
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Summary

Paul Peeters was born on September 20, 1870[1], in Tournai[2]. He died on August 18, 1950[3], in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He worked as a hagiographer[5], historian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and philologist[9].

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Brussels[10]
  • Date of death: August 17, 1950[11]
  • Father: Jules Peeters[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[13]
  • Native language: French[14]
  • Position held: president[15]
  • Award received: honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[16], Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[17]
  • Member of: Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[18], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Religious order: Society of Jesus[22]
  • Family name: Peeters[23]
  • Given name: Paul[24]
  • Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]

FAQs

Where was Paul Peeters born?

Paul Peeters was born in Tournai[2].

Where did Paul Peeters die?

Paul Peeters died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Who were Paul Peeters's parents?

Paul Peeters's father was Jules Peeters[12].

What did Paul Peeters do for work?

Paul Peeters worked as a hagiographer[5], historian[6], writer[7], philosopher[8], and philologist[9].

What awards did Paul Peeters receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[16] and Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[17].

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  1. [2] ↑ . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  4. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Persée. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of Georgia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . ODIS. wikidata.org.

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