Germaine Tillion
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Summary
Germaine Tillion was born on May 30, 1907[1], in Allègre[2]. She died on April 19, 2008[3], in Saint-Mandé[4]. She worked as an ethnologist[5], French resistance fighter[6], anthropologist[7], and resistance fighter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,894 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Panthéon[10], Saint-Maur-des-Fossés[11]
- Father: Lucien Tillion[12]
- Mother: Émilie Tillion[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Employer: School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences[15]
- Educated at: Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[16], École du Louvre[17]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[19], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[20], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Prix mondial Cino Del Duca[22], Resistance Medal[23], deported French resistance[24], Franco-Arabic Friendship Award[25], Q137917814[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Doctoral student: Ahmed Boukous[28]
- Commons category: Germaine Tillion[29]
- Archives at: Q125873542[30], Service historique de la Défense - site de Vincennes[31], Musée de la Résistance et de la déportation de Franche-Comté[32]
- Participated in conflict: Algerian War[33], World War II[34]
- Family name: Tillion[35]
- Given name: Germaine[36], Marie[37], Rosine[38], Marguerite[39], Françoise[40], Antoine[41]
- Described by source: Wegbereiterinnen[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[43]
- Birth name: Germaine Marie Rosine Marguerite Francoise Antoine Tillion[44]
- Name in native language: Germaine Tillion[45]
- Different from: Raymonde Tillon[46]
- Place of detention: Ravensbrück concentration camp[47], La Santé Prison[48], Fresnes Prison[49]
- Subject has role: centenarian[50]
Why It Matters
Germaine Tillion has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Her notable doctoral advisees include Ahmed Boukous[53], a sociologist[54], b. 1946[55], of Morocco[56].
FAQs
Where was Germaine Tillion born?
Germaine Tillion's place of birth was Allègre[2].
Where did Germaine Tillion die?
Germaine Tillion died in Saint-Mandé[4].
Who were Germaine Tillion's parents?
Germaine Tillion's father was Lucien Tillion[12]. Germaine Tillion's mother was Émilie Tillion[13].
What did Germaine Tillion do for work?
Germaine Tillion worked as an ethnologist[5], French resistance fighter[6], anthropologist[7], and resistance fighter[8].
Where did Germaine Tillion go to school?
Germaine Tillion was educated at Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[16] and École du Louvre[17].
What awards did Germaine Tillion receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[18], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[19], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[20], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].