Theodore Besterman

Polish-English bibliographer and editor of Voltaire (1904-1976)
Person human Q510443
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Theodore Besterman

Summary

Theodore Besterman is a human[1]. Born in Łódź[2], he… he was born on November 22, 1904[3]. He died in Banbury[4]. He died on November 10, 1976[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], literary historian[7], biographer[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Theodore Besterman was born in Łódź[2].
  • Theodore Besterman died in Banbury[4].
  • Theodore Besterman was born on November 22, 1904[3].
  • Theodore Besterman died on November 10, 1976[5].
  • Theodore Besterman held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Theodore Besterman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Theodore Besterman worked as a linguist[6].
  • Theodore Besterman's professions included literary historian[7].
  • Theodore Besterman's professions included biographer[8].
  • Theodore Besterman worked as a translator[9].
  • Theodore Besterman is recorded as male[13].
  • Theodore Besterman's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Theodore Besterman's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Besterman[15].
  • Theodore Besterman's family name is recorded as Besterman[16].
  • Theodore Besterman's given name is recorded as Theodore[17].
  • Theodore Besterman's has edition or translation is recorded as Q60181012[18].
  • Theodore Besterman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Theodore Besterman's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1922[20].
  • Theodore Besterman's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1976[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Łódź[2], Theodore Besterman… he was born on November 22, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], literary historian[7], biographer[8], and translator[9].

Death and Burial

Theodore Besterman died on November 10, 1976[5]. He passed away in Banbury[4].

Why It Matters

Theodore Besterman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Theodore Besterman born?

Theodore Besterman's place of birth was Łódź[2].

Where did Theodore Besterman die?

Theodore Besterman died in Banbury[4].

What did Theodore Besterman do for work?

Theodore Besterman worked as linguist[6], literary historian[7], biographer[8], and translator[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation linguist, literary historian, biographer +1
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