Paul Wirz

Swiss anthropologist (1892-1955)
Person human Q120862
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Paul Wirz

Summary

Paul Wirz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on May 29, 1892[3]. He died in Upolu[4]. He died on January 30, 1955[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], collector[7], photographer[8], ethnologist[9], and botanical collector[10].

Key Facts

  • Paul Wirz's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Paul Wirz passed away in Upolu[4].
  • Paul Wirz was born on May 29, 1892[3].
  • Paul Wirz was born on January 1, 1892[11].
  • Paul Wirz died on January 30, 1955[5].
  • Paul Wirz died on January 1, 1955[12].
  • Paul Wirz's father was Jakob Wirz[13].
  • A child of Paul Wirz was Dadi Wirz[14].
  • Paul Wirz held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Paul Wirz worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Paul Wirz worked as a collector[7].
  • Paul Wirz worked as a photographer[8].
  • Paul Wirz's professions included ethnologist[9].
  • Paul Wirz worked as a botanical collector[10].
  • Paul Wirz's field of work was ethnology[16].
  • Paul Wirz's religion is recorded as reformed[17].
  • Paul Wirz is recorded as male[18].
  • Paul Wirz's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Paul Wirz's Commons category is recorded as Paul Wirz[20].
  • Paul Wirz's archives at is recorded as Archives de la ville de Genève[21].
  • Paul Wirz's family name is recorded as Wirz[22].
  • Paul Wirz's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul Wirz's work location is recorded as Netherlands New Guinea[24].
  • Paul Wirz's work location is recorded as Russia[25].
  • Paul Wirz's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Gelterkinden[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Wirz's place of birth was Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 29, 1892[3] and January 1, 1892[11]. His father was Jakob Wirz[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], collector[7], photographer[8], ethnologist[9], and botanical collector[10]. Paul Wirz's field of work was ethnology[16].

Personal Life

A child of Paul Wirz was Dadi Wirz[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 30, 1955[5] and January 1, 1955[12]. Paul Wirz died in Upolu[4].

FAQs

Where was Paul Wirz born?

Paul Wirz was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Paul Wirz die?

Paul Wirz died in Upolu[4].

Who were Paul Wirz's parents?

Paul Wirz's father was Jakob Wirz[13].

What did Paul Wirz do for work?

Paul Wirz worked as anthropologist[6], collector[7], photographer[8], ethnologist[9], and botanical collector[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . archives.geneve.ch. Retrieved . archives.geneve.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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