André Basset

French linguist and orientalist (1895-1956)
Person human Q2847230
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André Basset

Summary

André Basset is a human[1]. Born in Lunéville[2], he… he was born on August 4, 1895[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 24, 1956[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lunéville[2], André Basset…
  • André Basset died in Paris[4].
  • André Basset was born on August 4, 1895[3].
  • André Basset died on January 24, 1956[5].
  • André Basset's father was René Basset[10].
  • André Basset held citizenship in France[11].
  • André Basset's professions included linguist[6].
  • André Basset worked as an orientalist[7].
  • André Basset's professions included university teacher[8].
  • André Basset received the Jean Reynaud Prize[12].
  • André Basset is recorded as male[13].
  • André Basset's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • André Basset's archives at is recorded as Bibliothèque universitaire des langues et civilisations[15].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].
  • André Basset's family name is recorded as Basset[17].
  • André Basset's given name is recorded as André[18].
  • André Basset's work location is recorded as Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[19].
  • André Basset's work location is recorded as University of Algiers 1[20].
  • André Basset's relative is recorded as Célestin Bouglé[21].
  • André Basset's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • André Basset's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • André Basset's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'André Basset'}[24].
  • André Basset's sibling is recorded as Henri Basset[25].

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Origins and Family

André Basset was born in Lunéville[2]. He was born on August 4, 1895[3]. His father was René Basset[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8].

Recognition

André Basset received the Jean Reynaud Prize[12].

Death and Burial

André Basset died on January 24, 1956[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].

Why It Matters

André Basset ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was André Basset born?

André Basset's place of birth was Lunéville[2].

Where did André Basset die?

André Basset died in Paris[4].

Who were André Basset's parents?

André Basset's father was René Basset[10].

What did André Basset do for work?

André Basset worked as linguist[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did André Basset receive?

Honors received include Jean Reynaud Prize[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Les Professeurs de la Faculté des lettres de Paris. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Lunéville
    Manner of death natural causes
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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