Paul Petit

writer (1893–1944)
Person human Q3371995
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Paul Petit

Summary

Paul Petit is a human[1]. His place of birth was 8th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 2, 1893[3]. He died in Cologne[4]. He died on August 24, 1944[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], journalist[7], sociologist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Petit was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Paul Petit died in Cologne[4].
  • Paul Petit was born on May 2, 1893[3].
  • Paul Petit died on August 24, 1944[5].
  • Paul Petit held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Paul Petit's native language[13].
  • Paul Petit worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Paul Petit worked as a journalist[7].
  • Paul Petit's professions included sociologist[8].
  • Paul Petit's professions included French resistance fighter[9].
  • Paul Petit worked as a translator[10].
  • Paul Petit received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Paul Petit is recorded as male[15].
  • Paul Petit's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Paul Petit's Commons category is recorded as Paul Petit[17].
  • Paul Petit's family name is recorded as Petit[18].
  • Paul Petit's given name is recorded as Paul[19].
  • Paul Petit's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2], Paul Petit… he was born on May 2, 1893[3]. French was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], journalist[7], sociologist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and translator[10].

Recognition

Paul Petit received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].

Death and Burial

Paul Petit died on August 24, 1944[5]. He died in Cologne[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Petit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Paul Petit born?

Paul Petit was born in 8th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Paul Petit die?

Paul Petit died in Cologne[4].

What did Paul Petit do for work?

Paul Petit worked as diplomat[6], journalist[7], sociologist[8], French resistance fighter[9], and translator[10].

What awards did Paul Petit receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Paul
    Family name Petit
    Country of citizenship France
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