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Alfred Maximilien Bonnet

1841 – 1917

German Latinist classical scholar

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Lived 1841 – 1917 (aged 75). Alfred Maximilien Bonnet was a Swiss, French and German latinist, classical philologist and theologian.

Alfred Maximilien Bonnet (3 November 1841 – 1917) was a German Latinist classical scholar. He studied at Bonn University, then was a lecturer at Lausanne 1866–74 and in Paris 1874–81, then lecturer and from 1890 professor at the University of Montpellier. He made the first modern editions of various New Testament Apocrypha.

Works Narratio de miraculo a Michaele archangelo Chonis patrato, adjecto Symeonis Metaphrastus de eadem re libello (Paris, 1890) Le Latin de Gregoire de Tours (1890) editions Latin - The Book of Miracles of the Apostle Andrew (1885) Latin - The Acts of Thomas (Leipzig, 1883) Latin - The Acts of Andrew (1895) Acta apostolorum apocrypha (1891) in collaboration with Richard Adelbert Lipsius.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Latinist, classical philologist, theologian
Education
University of Bonn
Employers
University of Montpellier
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Alfred Max Bonnet, Max Bonnet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alfred Maximilien Bonnet?

German Latinist classical scholar

When was Alfred Maximilien Bonnet born?

Alfred Maximilien Bonnet was born on 3 November 1841 in Frankfurt.

When did Alfred Maximilien Bonnet die?

Alfred Maximilien Bonnet died on 20 February 1917 in Montpellier.

What was Alfred Maximilien Bonnet's occupation?

Alfred Maximilien Bonnet was a latinist, classical philologist and theologian.

What nationality was Alfred Maximilien Bonnet?

Alfred Maximilien Bonnet was Swiss, French and German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred Maximilien Bonnet

· Wikidata: Q4723139

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