Pierre Bec

French linguist, romanist and germanist (1921-2014)
Person human Q974114
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Pierre Bec

Summary

Pierre Bec is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on December 11, 1921[3]. He passed away in Poitiers[4]. He died on June 30, 2014[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], germanist[7], writer[8], romanist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Bec was born in Paris[2].
  • Pierre Bec was born in 18th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Pierre Bec passed away in Poitiers[4].
  • Pierre Bec was born on December 11, 1921[3].
  • Pierre Bec died on June 30, 2014[5].
  • Among Pierre Bec's spouses was Éliane Gauzit[13].
  • A child of Pierre Bec was Marie-Aline Bec[14].
  • Pierre Bec held citizenship in France[15].
  • Pierre Bec's professions included linguist[6].
  • Pierre Bec worked as a germanist[7].
  • Pierre Bec's professions included writer[8].
  • Pierre Bec worked as a romanist[9].
  • Pierre Bec's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Pierre Bec's professions included philologist[16].
  • Pierre Bec's field of work was Romance studies[17].
  • Pierre Bec's field of work was Occitan culture[18].
  • Pierre Bec held the position of president[19].
  • Pierre Bec was employed by University of Poitiers[20].
  • Pierre Bec received the Q17302383[21].
  • Pierre Bec received the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[22].
  • Pierre Bec received the Knight of the National Order of Merit[23].
  • Pierre Bec received the Q21076277[24].
  • Pierre Bec received the prix Paul Froment[25].
  • Pierre Bec received the Jean-Marie Grangé Price[26].
  • Pierre Bec was a member of Q119011255[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and 18th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[31], in France[32], founded in 1860[33]. Pierre Bec was born on December 11, 1921[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], germanist[7], writer[8], romanist[9], university teacher[10], and philologist[16]. Fields of work include Romance studies[17], an academic discipline[34] and Occitan culture[18], a culture of an area[35]. Pierre Bec was employed by University of Poitiers[20]. He held the position of president[19]. He supervised Pierre Gallais as a doctoral student[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Q17302383[21], an award[37], in Spain[38], founded in 2010[39]; Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], an award[40], in France[41]; Knight of the National Order of Merit[23], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; Q21076277[24], an award[44], in France[45]; prix Paul Froment[25], a literary award[46], in France[47], founded in 1972[48]; and Jean-Marie Grangé Price[26].

Personal Life

Among Pierre Bec's spouses was Éliane Gauzit[13]. A child of him was Marie-Aline Bec[14].

Death and Burial

Pierre Bec died on June 30, 2014[5]. He died in Poitiers[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Bec ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Bec born?

Pierre Bec was born in Paris[2].

Where did Pierre Bec die?

Pierre Bec died in Poitiers[4].

Who was Pierre Bec married to?

Pierre Bec's spouses include Éliane Gauzit[13].

What did Pierre Bec do for work?

Pierre Bec worked as linguist[6], germanist[7], writer[8], romanist[9], and university teacher[10].

What awards did Pierre Bec receive?

Honors received include Q17302383[21], Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[22], Knight of the National Order of Merit[23], and Q21076277[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Q118383423. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Q118383423. wikidata.org.
  23. [36] . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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