Curt Wittlin

Swiss philologist (1941–2019)
Person human Q124315
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Curt Wittlin

Summary

Curt Wittlin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reinach[2]. He was born on April 13, 1941[3]. He died in Tortosa[4]. He died on September 23, 2019[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], romanist[8], and catalanist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Curt Wittlin was born in Reinach[2].
  • Curt Wittlin died in Tortosa[4].
  • Curt Wittlin was born on April 13, 1941[3].
  • Curt Wittlin died on September 23, 2019[5].
  • Curt Wittlin held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Curt Wittlin worked as a linguist[6].
  • Curt Wittlin worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Curt Wittlin's professions included romanist[8].
  • Curt Wittlin's professions included catalanist[9].
  • Curt Wittlin's field of work was Romance studies[12].
  • Curt Wittlin was employed by University of Saskatchewan[13].
  • Curt Wittlin's education included a stint at University of Basel[14].
  • Curt Wittlin received the Saint George's Cross[15].
  • Curt Wittlin was a member of Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona[16].
  • Curt Wittlin was a member of Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies[17].
  • Curt Wittlin was a member of Royal Society of Canada[18].
  • Curt Wittlin is recorded as male[19].
  • Curt Wittlin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Curt Wittlin's family name is recorded as Wittlin[21].
  • Curt Wittlin's given name is recorded as Curt[22].
  • Curt Wittlin's work location is recorded as Saskatoon[23].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Catalan[24].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[27].

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Origins and Family

Curt Wittlin's place of birth was Reinach[2]. He was born on April 13, 1941[3].

Education

Curt Wittlin was educated at University of Basel[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], romanist[8], and catalanist[9]. Curt Wittlin's field of work was Romance studies[12]. Among his employers was University of Saskatchewan[13].

Recognition

Curt Wittlin received the Saint George's Cross[15].

Death and Burial

Curt Wittlin died on September 23, 2019[5]. He passed away in Tortosa[4].

Why It Matters

Curt Wittlin has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Curt Wittlin born?

Born in Reinach[2], Curt Wittlin…

Where did Curt Wittlin die?

Curt Wittlin died in Tortosa[4].

What did Curt Wittlin do for work?

Curt Wittlin worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], romanist[8], and catalanist[9].

Where did Curt Wittlin go to school?

Curt Wittlin was educated at University of Basel[14].

What awards did Curt Wittlin receive?

Honors received include Saint George's Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. dogc.gencat.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . apmembres2.iec.cat. apmembres2.iec.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Reinach
    Member of → Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona, Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies, Royal Society of Canada
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