Paul Lacombe

historian from France
Person human Q3371604
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Summary

Paul Lacombe was born on January 6, 1834[1], in Cahors[2]. He died on July 2, 1919[3], in Lauzerte[4]. He worked as an archivist[5], historian[6], journalist[7], and palaeographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[10]
  • Field of work: history[11], archival science[12]
  • Position held: sub-prefect of Figeac[13], General secretary of prefecture[14]
  • Educated at: École des chartes[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[16]
  • Member of: Société d'histoire contemporaine[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Paul Lacombe (historian)[19]
  • Family name: Lacombe[20]
  • Given name: Paul[21]
  • Academic thesis: Histoire du consulat de Cahors de 1200 à 1351[22]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Literary Encyclopedia 1929—1939[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
  • Name in native language: Paul Lacombe[26]
  • Different from: Paul Lacombe[27]
  • Writing language: French[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]

Why It Matters

Paul Lacombe is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Paul Lacombe born?

Paul Lacombe's place of birth was Cahors[2].

Where did Paul Lacombe die?

Paul Lacombe died in Lauzerte[4].

What did Paul Lacombe do for work?

Paul Lacombe worked as an archivist[5], historian[6], journalist[7], and palaeographer[8].

Where did Paul Lacombe go to school?

Paul Lacombe was educated at École des chartes[15].

What awards did Paul Lacombe receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  4. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Paul
    Field of work → history, archival science
    Family name → Lacombe
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