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], and romanist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

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[10].
  • 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 field of work was Romance studies[11].
  • Curt Wittlin was employed by University of Saskatchewan[12].
  • Curt Wittlin was educated at University of Basel[13].
  • Curt Wittlin received the Saint George's Cross[14].
  • Curt Wittlin was a member of Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona[15].
  • Curt Wittlin was a member of Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies[16].
  • Curt Wittlin was a member of Royal Society of Canada[17].
  • Curt Wittlin is recorded as male[18].
  • Curt Wittlin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Curt Wittlin's family name is recorded as Wittlin[20].
  • Curt Wittlin's given name is recorded as Curt[21].
  • Curt Wittlin's work location is recorded as Saskatoon[22].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Catalan[23].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Curt Wittlin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[26].
  • Curt Wittlin's interested in is recorded as Francesc Eiximenis[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[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], and romanist[8]. Curt Wittlin's field of work was Romance studies[11]. Among his employers was University of Saskatchewan[12].

Recognition

Curt Wittlin received the Saint George's Cross[14].

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.[9] He is known by 3 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], and romanist[8].

Where did Curt Wittlin go to school?

Curt Wittlin was educated at University of Basel[13].

What awards did Curt Wittlin receive?

Honors received include Saint George's Cross[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. dogc.gencat.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . apmembres2.iec.cat. apmembres2.iec.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, university teacher, romanist
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  2. 29d 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
    Field of work Romance studies
    Employer University of Saskatchewan
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