Gaston Waringhien
French linguist, lexicographer and Esperantist (1901–1991).
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Gaston Waringhien was a French linguist, lexicographer and Esperantist. Born on 29 July 1901 in Lille, Waringhien died on 20 December 1991 in 13th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 90.
Positions held include president of the Academy of Esperanto (1963–1979). Notable works include Plena Vortaro and Plena Ilustrita Vortaro de Esperanto. Honours include Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association.
With a Wikipedia article in 22 languages, Gaston Waringhien is No. 91,705 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 July 1901, Lille
- Died
- 20 December 1991, 13th arrondissement of Paris (aged 90)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Lexicographer, linguist, poet
- Field
- Literature
- Languages
- Esperanto, French
- Wikipedia editions
- 22
Did you know
Was 62 when first president of the Academy of Esperanto (1963).
Lived to 90.
Shares a birthday with Benito Mussolini and Dag Hammarskjöld.
One of 40 people in the Index born in Lille, with Charles de Gaulle.
Has a Wikipedia article in 22 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1963–1979President of the Academy of Esperanto
Connections
- FatherArthur Waringhien
- MotherÉlise Sophie Waringhien
- SpouseAndrée Delebarre-Waringhien
Honours and works
Awards
- Honorary Member of the World Esperanto Association
Notable works
- Plena Vortaro
- Plena Ilustrita Vortaro de Esperanto
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