Henri Begouën

French prehistorian, archaeologist and journalist (1863-1956)
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Summary

Henri Begouën was born on November 20, 1863[1], in Châteauroux[2]. He died on November 4, 1956[3], in Montesquieu-Avantès[4]. He worked as a prehistorian[5], archaeologist[6], journalist[7], curator[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Max-Henri Bégouën[11], Louis Begouën[12], Jacques Bégouen[13]
  • Country of citizenship: France[14]
  • Occupation: historian[15]
  • Field of work: history[16]
  • Position held: curator[17], director[18], president[19], Mayor of Montesquieu-Avantès[20], general secretary[21]
  • Employer: University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[22], Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs[23]
  • Educated at: Collège Stanislas de Paris[24], École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25], University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[26]
  • Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[28], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[29], Officier de l'Instruction publique[30]
  • Member of: Consistori del Gay Saber[31], Société de l’histoire de France[32], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[33], Comité des Travaux Historiques et Scientifiques[34], Société française d'archéologie[35], Conférence Molé-Tocqueville[36]
  • Sex or gender: male[37]
  • Noble title: count[38]
  • Commons category: Henri Begouën[39]
  • Family name: Begouën[40]
  • Given name: Henri[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
  • Sibling: Marcel Paul Henri Begouën[43]
  • Has written for: Journal des débats[44]

FAQs

Where was Henri Begouën born?

Henri Begouën's place of birth was Châteauroux[2].

Where did Henri Begouën die?

Henri Begouën died in Montesquieu-Avantès[4].

What did Henri Begouën do for work?

Henri Begouën worked as a prehistorian[5], archaeologist[6], journalist[7], curator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Henri Begouën go to school?

Henri Begouën was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[24], École Libre des Sciences Politiques[25], and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[26].

What awards did Henri Begouën receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], honorary doctor of the University of Tartu[28], honorary doctorate of the University of Porto[29], and Officier de l'Instruction publique[30].

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  3. [37] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  37. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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