Ernest Lavisse

French historian (1842-1922)
Person human Q981891
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Ernest Lavisse

Summary

Ernest Lavisse is a human[1]. Born in Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache[2], he… he was born on +1842-12-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1922-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Lavisse was born in Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache[2].
  • Ernest Lavisse died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Ernest Lavisse was born on +1842-12-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest Lavisse died on +1922-08-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Q110325527[10].
  • Ernest Lavisse held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Ernest Lavisse's native language[12].
  • Ernest Lavisse worked as a historian[6].
  • Ernest Lavisse worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Ernest Lavisse's professions included writer[8].
  • Ernest Lavisse's field of work was history[13].
  • Ernest Lavisse held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[14].
  • Ernest Lavisse held the position of seat 6 of the Académie française[15].
  • Among Ernest Lavisse's employers was University of Paris[16].
  • Ernest Lavisse was employed by lycée Henri-Poincaré[17].
  • Among Ernest Lavisse's employers was Lycée Hoche[18].
  • Among Ernest Lavisse's employers was Lycée Henri-IV[19].
  • Ernest Lavisse was employed by normal school[20].
  • Ernest Lavisse was employed by normal school[21].
  • Ernest Lavisse's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[22].
  • Ernest Lavisse was educated at Lycée Charlemagne[23].
  • Ernest Lavisse was educated at Institution Massin[24].
  • A notable student of Ernest Lavisse was Charles Seignobos[25].
  • A notable student of Ernest Lavisse was Louis Bréhier[26].
  • Ernest Lavisse received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest Lavisse's place of birth was Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache[2]. He was born on +1842-12-17T00:00:00Z[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Lycée Charlemagne[23], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; and Institution Massin[24], an educational institution[35], in France[36], founded in 1810[37]. Ernest Lavisse earned the academic degree of Doctor of Arts[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Ernest Lavisse's field of work was history[13]. Employers include University of Paris[16], a former entity[39], in France[40], founded in 1150[41], headquartered in Paris[42]; lycée Henri-Poincaré[17], an educational facility[43], in France[44], founded in 1965[45]; Lycée Hoche[18], an educational facility[46], in France[47], founded in 1807[48]; Lycée Henri-IV[19], an educational facility[49], in France[50], founded in 1796[51]; normal school[20], an educational institution[52]; and French Ministry of education[53], a ministry of education[54], in France[55], founded in 1828[56], headquartered in Hôtel de Rochechouart[57]. Positions held include director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[14] and seat 6 of the Académie française[15], a seat of a scientific academy[58]. Notable students include Charles Seignobos[25] and Louis Bréhier[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[61], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[64], a grade of an order[65], in France[66]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[67], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[70], a grade of an order[71], in France[72]; and Prix Thérouanne[73], a literary award[74], in France[75], founded in 1869[76].

Death and Burial

Ernest Lavisse died on +1922-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Q110325527[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ernest Lavisse include Cour aux Ernests[77], a garden[78], in France[79], founded in 1871[80].

Why It Matters

Ernest Lavisse ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

Entities named for him include Cour aux Ernests[77], a garden[78], in France[79], founded in 1871[80].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Lavisse born?

Ernest Lavisse's place of birth was Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache[2].

Where did Ernest Lavisse die?

Ernest Lavisse died in 6th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Ernest Lavisse do for work?

Ernest Lavisse worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Ernest Lavisse go to school?

Ernest Lavisse was educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], Lycée Charlemagne[23], and Institution Massin[24].

What awards did Ernest Lavisse receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[61], Commander of the Legion of Honour[64], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[67].

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