Eugène Pittard

Swiss anthropologist (1867-1962)
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Eugène Pittard

Summary

Eugène Pittard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Plainpalais[2]. He was born on June 5, 1867[3]. He died in Morigny-Champigny[4]. He died on May 11, 1962[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Pittard's place of birth was Plainpalais[2].
  • Eugène Pittard died in Morigny-Champigny[4].
  • Eugène Pittard was born on June 5, 1867[3].
  • Eugène Pittard died on May 11, 1962[5].
  • Eugène Pittard is buried at Cemetery of Kings[9].
  • Eugène Pittard was married to Noëlle Roger[10].
  • A child of Eugène Pittard was Jean-Jacques Pittard[11].
  • Eugène Pittard held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Eugène Pittard's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Eugène Pittard worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Eugène Pittard held the position of president[13].
  • Eugène Pittard held the position of president[14].
  • Eugène Pittard held the position of president[15].
  • Eugène Pittard was employed by University of Geneva[16].
  • Eugène Pittard's education included a stint at University of Geneva[17].
  • Eugène Pittard received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Eugène Pittard received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[19].
  • Eugène Pittard received the Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[20].
  • Eugène Pittard received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].
  • Eugène Pittard received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[22].
  • Eugène Pittard was a member of Société de Géographie de Genève[23].
  • Eugène Pittard was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[24].
  • Eugène Pittard was a member of Société de physique et d'histoire naturelle de Genève[25].
  • Eugène Pittard was a member of Swiss Society of Americanists[26].
  • Eugène Pittard was a member of Romanian Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène Pittard's place of birth was Plainpalais[2]. He was born on June 5, 1867[3].

Education

Eugène Pittard was educated at University of Geneva[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Eugène Pittard's employers was University of Geneva[16]. Positions held include president[13], a corporate title[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[29], in France[30]; honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[19], an award[31], in Switzerland[32]; Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[20], an award[33], in Switzerland[34]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[35], in Belgium[36]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[22], an award[37], in France[38].

Personal Life

Among Eugène Pittard's spouses was Noëlle Roger[10]. A child of him was Jean-Jacques Pittard[11]. His religion is recorded as reformed[39].

Death and Burial

Eugène Pittard died on May 11, 1962[5]. He passed away in Morigny-Champigny[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Kings[9].

Why It Matters

Eugène Pittard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Pittard born?

Born in Plainpalais[2], Eugène Pittard…

Where did Eugène Pittard die?

Eugène Pittard died in Morigny-Champigny[4].

Who was Eugène Pittard married to?

Eugène Pittard's spouses include Noëlle Roger[10].

What did Eugène Pittard do for work?

Eugène Pittard worked as anthropologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Eugène Pittard go to school?

Eugène Pittard was educated at University of Geneva[17].

What awards did Eugène Pittard receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[18], honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[19], Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[20], and Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [39] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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