Charles Joret

French philologist and literary historian (1839–1914)
Person human Q353313
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Charles Joret

Summary

Charles Joret is a human[1]. Born in Formigny[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1839[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on December 27, 1914[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], historian[7], literary historian[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Formigny[2], Charles Joret…
  • Charles Joret died in Paris[4].
  • Charles Joret was born on January 1, 1839[3].
  • Charles Joret was born on October 14, 1829[11].
  • Charles Joret died on December 27, 1914[5].
  • Charles Joret held citizenship in France[12].
  • Charles Joret's professions included linguist[6].
  • Charles Joret worked as a historian[7].
  • Charles Joret's professions included literary historian[8].
  • Charles Joret worked as a botanist[9].
  • Charles Joret was employed by University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[13].
  • Charles Joret was educated at École pratique des hautes études[14].
  • Charles Joret received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Charles Joret was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[16].
  • Charles Joret was a member of Société de l’histoire de France[17].
  • Charles Joret was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[18].
  • Charles Joret is recorded as male[19].
  • Charles Joret's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Charles Joret's Commons category is recorded as Charles Joret[21].
  • Charles Joret's family name is recorded as Joret[22].
  • Charles Joret's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Charles Joret's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
  • Charles Joret's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Charles Joret's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Charles Joret's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Joret'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Joret's place of birth was Formigny[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1839[3] and October 14, 1829[11].

Education

Charles Joret's education included a stint at École pratique des hautes études[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], historian[7], literary historian[8], and botanist[9]. Charles Joret was employed by University of Provence - Aix-Marseille I[13].

Recognition

Charles Joret received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

Death and Burial

Charles Joret died on December 27, 1914[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Joret include Joret line[28], an isogloss[29].

Why It Matters

Charles Joret ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for him include Joret line[28], an isogloss[29].

FAQs

Where was Charles Joret born?

Charles Joret's place of birth was Formigny[2].

Where did Charles Joret die?

Charles Joret passed away in Paris[4].

What did Charles Joret do for work?

Charles Joret worked as linguist[6], historian[7], literary historian[8], and botanist[9].

Where did Charles Joret go to school?

Charles Joret was educated at École pratique des hautes études[14].

What awards did Charles Joret receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres, Société de l’histoire de France, Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen
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