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Paul Otlet

Paul Otlet (1868–1944) was a Belgian writer, lawyer and librarian.

Also recorded as Paul Marie Otlet.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Paul Marie Ghislain Otlet.

Born at Brussels in 1868, died at Brussels in 1944.

In detail

Paul Otlet studied at Free University of Brussels, Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968) and Collège Saint-Michel. the recorded working language is French and Esperanto.

The field of work recorded is bibliography, computer science and classification scheme. Henri La Fontaine, Edmond Picard and Melvil Dewey are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Brussels. Residence is recorded at Hôtel Otlet. Membership is recorded of peace movement.

Works named in the authority record are Mundaneum and Universal Decimal Classification.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Paul Otlet”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1868: Paul Otlet

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