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Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué

Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué (1815–1895) was a French lexicographer, linguist and poet.

Also recorded as Théodore Claude Henri, vicomte Hersart de la Villemarqué; Theodore Hersart de la Villemarque; Hersart de la Villemarqué.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Théodore-Claude-Henri Hersart de La Villemarqué.

Also worked under the name Kervarker.

Born at Quimperlé in 1815, died at Quimperlé in 1895.

In detail

Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué studied at École des chartes. the recorded working language is French and Breton.

The field of work recorded is philology and folkloristics.

Positions recorded include chairperson. Membership is recorded of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres and Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Barzaz Breiz.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Théodore Claude Henri, vicomte Hersart de la Villemarqué”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1391034: Théodore Hersart de la Villemarqué

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