Pierre Alexandre
French anthropologist and linguist
About Pierre Alexandre
Lived 1922 – 1994 (aged 71). Pierre Alexandre was a French anthropologist, linguist, university teacher and colonial administrator.
Pierre Alexandre (19221994) was a French anthropologist and linguist.
Biography Born Pierre Hippolyte Henri Charles Alexandre in Algiers, he spent his childhood in mainland France. Alexandre studied at the Lycée Carnot in Paris. In 1943, he qualified for entry into the École nationale de la France d'Outre-Mer.
He was a colonial administrator in Cameroon and Togo. After the colonies gained independence, he returned to Paris, where he became lecturer at INALCO and taught Bantu languages.
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Who was Pierre Alexandre?
French anthropologist and linguist (1922-1994)
When was Pierre Alexandre born?
Pierre Alexandre was born on 3 December 1922 in Algiers.
When did Pierre Alexandre die?
Pierre Alexandre died on 20 July 1994 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
What was Pierre Alexandre's occupation?
Pierre Alexandre was an anthropologist, linguist, university teacher and colonial administrator.
What nationality was Pierre Alexandre?
Pierre Alexandre was French.
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· DBpedia: Pierre Alexandre (anthropologist)
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