Paul Rivet

French ethnologist (1876-1958)
Person human Q694431
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Paul Rivet

Summary

Paul Rivet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wasigny[2]. He was born on May 7, 1876[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 21, 1958[5]. He worked as an ethnologist[6], anthropologist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Rivet was born in Wasigny[2].
  • Paul Rivet died in Paris[4].
  • Paul Rivet was born on May 7, 1876[3].
  • Paul Rivet died on March 21, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[11].
  • Paul Rivet is buried at Grave of Rivet[12].
  • Paul Rivet held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Paul Rivet's native language[14].
  • Paul Rivet's professions included ethnologist[6].
  • Paul Rivet worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Paul Rivet worked as a French resistance fighter[8].
  • Paul Rivet's professions included politician[9].
  • Paul Rivet's field of work was ethnology[15].
  • Paul Rivet held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Rivet is Musée de l'Homme[17].
  • Paul Rivet received the Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[18].
  • Paul Rivet was a member of Human Rights League[19].
  • Paul Rivet was a member of Comité de vigilance des intellectuels antifascistes[20].
  • Paul Rivet is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul Rivet's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul Rivet was affiliated with the French Section of the Workers' International[23].
  • Paul Rivet's Commons category is recorded as Paul Rivet[24].
  • Paul Rivet's archives at is recorded as La contemporaine[25].
  • Paul Rivet's family name is recorded as Rivet[26].
  • Paul Rivet's given name is recorded as Paul[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wasigny[2], Paul Rivet… he was born on May 7, 1876[3]. French was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ethnologist[6], anthropologist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and politician[9]. Paul Rivet's field of work was ethnology[15]. He held the position of member of the French National Assembly[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul Rivet is Musée de l'Homme[17].

Recognition

Paul Rivet received the Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[18].

Personal Life

Paul Rivet was affiliated with the French Section of the Workers' International[23].

Death and Burial

Paul Rivet died on March 21, 1958[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[11] and Grave of Rivet[12].

Why It Matters

Paul Rivet ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Paul Rivet born?

Born in Wasigny[2], Paul Rivet…

Where did Paul Rivet die?

Paul Rivet passed away in Paris[4].

What did Paul Rivet do for work?

Paul Rivet worked as ethnologist[6], anthropologist[7], French resistance fighter[8], and politician[9].

What awards did Paul Rivet receive?

Honors received include Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . calames.abes.fr. Retrieved . calames.abes.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ethnologist, anthropologist, French resistance fighter +1
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