Abel Lefranc

Literature historian (1863–1952)
Person human Q318468
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Abel Lefranc

Summary

Abel Lefranc is a human[1]. His place of birth was Élincourt-Sainte-Marguerite[2]. He was born on July 27, 1863[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on November 27, 1952[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], literary historian[7], historian[8], professor[9], and archivist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Abel Lefranc's place of birth was Élincourt-Sainte-Marguerite[2].
  • Abel Lefranc died in Paris[4].
  • Abel Lefranc was born on July 27, 1863[3].
  • Abel Lefranc died on November 27, 1952[5].
  • Abel Lefranc held citizenship in France[12].
  • Abel Lefranc worked as a librarian[6].
  • Abel Lefranc worked as a literary historian[7].
  • Abel Lefranc's professions included historian[8].
  • Abel Lefranc's professions included professor[9].
  • Abel Lefranc worked as an archivist[10].
  • Abel Lefranc worked as a romanist[13].
  • Abel Lefranc held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Abel Lefranc was employed by Collège de France[15].
  • Abel Lefranc was employed by École pratique des hautes études[16].
  • Among Abel Lefranc's employers was Archives nationales[17].
  • Among Abel Lefranc's employers was Bibliothèque Mazarine[18].
  • Abel Lefranc was educated at École des chartes[19].
  • A notable student of Abel Lefranc was Marcel Raymond[20].
  • A notable student of Abel Lefranc was Jean Plattard[21].
  • Abel Lefranc received the Prix Thérouanne[22].
  • Abel Lefranc received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Abel Lefranc received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Abel Lefranc received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Abel Lefranc received the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[26].
  • Abel Lefranc received the Officer of the Order of Leopold[27].

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Origins and Family

Abel Lefranc's place of birth was Élincourt-Sainte-Marguerite[2]. He was born on July 27, 1863[3].

Education

Abel Lefranc was educated at École des chartes[19]. He earned the academic degree of archivist palaeographer[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], literary historian[7], historian[8], professor[9], archivist[10], and romanist[13]. Employers include Collège de France[15], a higher education institution[29], in France[30], founded in 1530[31], headquartered in Paris[32]; École pratique des hautes études[16], a grand établissement[33], in France[34], founded in 1868[35], headquartered in Paris[36]; Archives nationales[17], a national archives[37], in France[38], founded in 1790[39], headquartered in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine[40]; and Bibliothèque Mazarine[18], a library[41], in France[42], founded in 1643[43]. Abel Lefranc held the position of chairperson[14]. Notable students include Marcel Raymond[20], a literary critic[44], 1897–1981[45], of Switzerland[46], awarded the Bordin Prize[47], specialised in Italian Baroque[48] and Jean Plattard[21], a university teacher[49], 1873–1939[50], of France[51], awarded the Marcelin Guérin Prize[52]. He supervised Jean Plattard as a doctoral student[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix Thérouanne[22], a literary award[54], in France[55], founded in 1869[56]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[61], in France[62]; Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[26], an award[63], in Switzerland[64]; and Officer of the Order of Leopold[27], a grade of an order[65], in Belgium[66].

Death and Burial

Abel Lefranc died on November 27, 1952[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Abel Lefranc ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Abel Lefranc born?

Born in Élincourt-Sainte-Marguerite[2], Abel Lefranc…

Where did Abel Lefranc die?

Abel Lefranc passed away in Paris[4].

What did Abel Lefranc do for work?

Abel Lefranc worked as librarian[6], literary historian[7], historian[8], professor[9], and archivist[10].

Where did Abel Lefranc go to school?

Abel Lefranc was educated at École des chartes[19].

What awards did Abel Lefranc receive?

Honors received include Prix Thérouanne[22], Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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