Victor Martin

Swiss classical philologist (1886-1964)
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Victor Martin

Summary

Victor Martin is a human[1]. He was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on +1886-11-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on +1964-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Victor Martin was born in Geneva[2].
  • Victor Martin died in Geneva[4].
  • Victor Martin was born on +1886-11-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Victor Martin died on +1964-08-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at New Cemetery of Cologny[7].
  • Victor Martin's father was Ernest Martin[8].
  • Victor Martin held citizenship in Switzerland[9].
  • Victor Martin worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Among Victor Martin's employers was University of Geneva[10].
  • Victor Martin's education included a stint at University of Geneva[11].
  • Victor Martin was educated at University of Oxford[12].
  • Victor Martin received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[13].
  • Victor Martin's religion is recorded as Protestantism[14].
  • Victor Martin's religion is recorded as reformed[15].
  • Victor Martin is recorded as male[16].
  • Victor Martin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Victor Martin's Commons category is recorded as Victor Martin[18].
  • Victor Martin earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].
  • Victor Martin's family name is recorded as Martin[20].
  • Victor Martin's given name is recorded as Victor[21].
  • Victor Martin's relative is recorded as Ernest de Beaumont[22].
  • Victor Martin's relative is recorded as Marc-Auguste Pictet[23].
  • Victor Martin's relative is recorded as Louis Necker[24].
  • Victor Martin's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Geneva[25].
  • Victor Martin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].

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Origins and Family

Victor Martin's place of birth was Geneva[2]. He was born on +1886-11-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ernest Martin[8].

Education

Educated at University of Geneva[11], a public research university[27], in Switzerland[28], founded in 1559[29], headquartered in Geneva[30] and University of Oxford[12], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1096[33], headquartered in Oxford[34]. Victor Martin earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Victor Martin's professions included classical philologist[6]. He was employed by University of Geneva[10].

Recognition

Victor Martin received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[13].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Protestantism[14], a Christian denominational family[35], founded in 1517[36] and reformed[15], in Switzerland[37].

Death and Burial

Victor Martin died on +1964-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He is buried at New Cemetery of Cologny[7].

FAQs

Where was Victor Martin born?

Victor Martin's place of birth was Geneva[2].

Where did Victor Martin die?

Victor Martin died in Geneva[4].

Who were Victor Martin's parents?

Victor Martin's father was Ernest Martin[8].

What did Victor Martin do for work?

Victor Martin worked as classical philologist[6].

Where did Victor Martin go to school?

Victor Martin was educated at University of Geneva[11] and University of Oxford[12].

What awards did Victor Martin receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . cologny.ch. Retrieved . cologny.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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