Paul Bonenfant

Belgian historian (1899-1965)
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Summary

Paul Bonenfant was born on February 1, 1899[1], in Jodoigne[2]. He died on April 9, 1965[3], in Laon[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], and archivist[7].

Key Facts

  • Child: Pierre-Paul Bonenfant[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
  • Native language: French[10]
  • Position held: full professor[11]
  • Employer: Free University of Brussels[12]
  • Educated at: Free University of Brussels[13]
  • Member of: Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Doctoral student: Georges Despy[16]
  • Cause of death: traffic collision[17]
  • Family name: Bonenfant[18]
  • Given name: Paul[19]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[21]

FAQs

Where was Paul Bonenfant born?

Paul Bonenfant's place of birth was Jodoigne[2].

Where did Paul Bonenfant die?

Paul Bonenfant died in Laon[4].

What did Paul Bonenfant do for work?

Paul Bonenfant worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], and archivist[7].

Where did Paul Bonenfant go to school?

Paul Bonenfant was educated at Free University of Brussels[13].

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  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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