Catherine Colomb

Swiss novelist (1892–1965)
Person human Q121168
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Summary

Catherine Colomb was born on August 18, 1892[1], in Saint-Prex[2]. She died on November 13, 1965[3], in Prilly[4]. She worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[8]
  • Educated at: University of Lausanne[9]
  • Award received: Rambert Award[10], Q116213842[11]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[12]
  • Sex or gender: female[13]
  • Commons category: Catherine Colomb[14]
  • Archives at: Centre des littératures en Suisse romande-UNIL[15]
  • Family name: Colomb[16]
  • Given name: Catherine[17]
  • Pseudonym: Catherine Tissot[18], Catherine Colomb[19]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Saint-Prex[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21]
  • Birth name: Marie-Louise Colomb[22]
  • Writing language: French[23]

Why It Matters

Catherine Colomb has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Catherine Colomb born?

Catherine Colomb's place of birth was Saint-Prex[2].

Where did Catherine Colomb die?

Catherine Colomb passed away in Prilly[4].

What did Catherine Colomb do for work?

Catherine Colomb worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6].

Where did Catherine Colomb go to school?

Catherine Colomb was educated at University of Lausanne[9].

What awards did Catherine Colomb receive?

Honors received include Rambert Award[10] and Q116213842[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · HedgeHog · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 23w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Place of birth → Saint-Prex
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