Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué
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Summary
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué was born on July 7, 1815[1], in Quimperlé[2]. He died on December 8, 1895[3], in Quimperlé[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], poet[7], historian[8], and folklorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (280 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Pierre Hersart de La Villemarqué[11]
- Mother: Ursule Feydeau de Vaugien[12]
- Spouse: Clémence Tarbé des Sablons[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Occupation: writer[15], philologist[16]
- Field of work: philology[17], folkloristics[18]
- Position held: chairperson[19]
- Educated at: Q120175468[20], École des chartes[21]
- Notable work: Barzaz Breiz[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[23]
- Member of: Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[24], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family: Hersart de La Villemarqué Family[27]
- Commons category: Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué[28]
- Archives at: Departmental archives of Finistère[29], Centre for Breton and Celtic Research[30]
- Family name: Hersart[31], de La Villemarqué[32]
- Given name: Théodore[33]
- Pseudonym: Kervarker[34]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[35], Library of the World's Best Literature[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38], Breton[39]
- Commons Creator page: Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué[40]
- Birth name: Théodore-Claude-Henri Hersart de La Villemarqué[41]
Why It Matters
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include Barzaz Breiz[44], a literary work[45], founded in 1830[46].
FAQs
Where was Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué born?
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué was born in Quimperlé[2].
Where did Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué die?
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué died in Quimperlé[4].
Who were Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué's parents?
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué's father was Pierre Hersart de La Villemarqué[11]. Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué's mother was Ursule Feydeau de Vaugien[12].
Who was Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué married to?
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué's spouses include Clémence Tarbé des Sablons[13].
What did Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué do for work?
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], poet[7], historian[8], and folklorist[9].
Where did Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué go to school?
Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué was educated at Q120175468[20] and École des chartes[21].
What awards did Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].