Théophile Dufour

Swiss historian, judge and lawyer (1844-1922)
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Théophile Dufour

Summary

Théophile Dufour is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on +1844-10-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Plainpalais[4]. He died on +1922-11-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], archivist[7], jurist[8], judge[9], and librarian[10].

Key Facts

  • Théophile Dufour was born in Geneva[2].
  • Théophile Dufour died in Plainpalais[4].
  • Théophile Dufour was born on +1844-10-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Théophile Dufour died on +1922-11-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Théophile Dufour was Noëlle Roger[11].
  • Théophile Dufour held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Théophile Dufour's professions included historian[6].
  • Théophile Dufour's professions included archivist[7].
  • Théophile Dufour's professions included jurist[8].
  • Théophile Dufour worked as a judge[9].
  • Théophile Dufour worked as a librarian[10].
  • Théophile Dufour's field of work was law[13].
  • Théophile Dufour's field of work was history[14].
  • Théophile Dufour held the position of president[15].
  • Théophile Dufour held the position of president[16].
  • Théophile Dufour held the position of director[17].
  • Théophile Dufour held the position of director[18].
  • Théophile Dufour held the position of Member of the Grand Council of Geneva[19].
  • Théophile Dufour's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Théophile Dufour's education included a stint at École des chartes[21].
  • Théophile Dufour received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Théophile Dufour received the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23].
  • Théophile Dufour received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[24].
  • Théophile Dufour was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Savoie[25].
  • Théophile Dufour was a member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[26].

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Origins and Family

Théophile Dufour was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on +1844-10-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1386[29], headquartered in Heidelberg[30] and École des chartes[21], a grande école[31], in France[32], founded in 1821[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], archivist[7], jurist[8], judge[9], and librarian[10]. Fields of work include law[13], an academic discipline[35] and history[14]. Positions held include president[15], a position[36]; director[17], a profession[37]; and Member of the Grand Council of Geneva[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23], an award[40], in Switzerland[41]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[24], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43].

Personal Life

A child of Théophile Dufour was Noëlle Roger[11]. His religion is recorded as reformed[44].

Death and Burial

Théophile Dufour died on +1922-11-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Plainpalais[4].

FAQs

Where was Théophile Dufour born?

Born in Geneva[2], Théophile Dufour…

Where did Théophile Dufour die?

Théophile Dufour passed away in Plainpalais[4].

What did Théophile Dufour do for work?

Théophile Dufour worked as historian[6], archivist[7], jurist[8], judge[9], and librarian[10].

Where did Théophile Dufour go to school?

Théophile Dufour was educated at Heidelberg University[20] and École des chartes[21].

What awards did Théophile Dufour receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with crown[24].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [44] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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