Frédéric Masson

French historian (1847-1923)
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Frédéric Masson

Summary

Frédéric Masson is a human[1]. His place of birth was former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1847-03-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on +1923-02-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a historian[6], biographer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frédéric Masson's place of birth was former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Frédéric Masson passed away in Paris[4].
  • Frédéric Masson was born on +1847-03-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Frédéric Masson died on +1923-02-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Frédéric Masson is buried at Grave of Masson[11].
  • Frédéric Masson's father was Francis Masson[12].
  • Frédéric Masson's mother was Marie Nathalie Ledicte-Duflos[13].
  • Among Frédéric Masson's spouses was Marguerite Cottin[14].
  • Frédéric Masson held citizenship in France[15].
  • Frédéric Masson worked as a historian[6].
  • Frédéric Masson's professions included biographer[7].
  • Frédéric Masson's professions included politician[8].
  • Frédéric Masson's field of work was history[16].
  • Frédéric Masson held the position of perpetual secretary of the French Academy[17].
  • Frédéric Masson held the position of Mayor of Asnières-sur-Oise[18].
  • Frédéric Masson held the position of seat 17 of the Académie française[19].
  • Frédéric Masson held the position of director[20].
  • Frédéric Masson's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[21].
  • Frédéric Masson received the Montyon Prize[22].
  • Frédéric Masson was a member of Académie Française[23].
  • Frédéric Masson was a member of Ligue de la Patrie Française‏[24].
  • Frédéric Masson was a member of Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[25].
  • Frédéric Masson was a member of Académie des sciences morales, des lettres et des arts de Versailles[26].
  • Frédéric Masson's image is recorded as Fredericmasson.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Frédéric Masson was born in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1847-03-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Francis Masson[12]. His mother was Marie Nathalie Ledicte-Duflos[13].

Education

Frédéric Masson's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], biographer[7], and politician[8]. Frédéric Masson's field of work was history[16]. Positions held include perpetual secretary of the French Academy[17], a position[28]; Mayor of Asnières-sur-Oise[18]; seat 17 of the Académie française[19], a seat of a scientific academy[29]; and director[20], a profession[30].

Recognition

Frédéric Masson received the Montyon Prize[22].

Personal Life

Among Frédéric Masson's spouses was Marguerite Cottin[14].

Death and Burial

Frédéric Masson died on +1923-02-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[10] and Grave of Masson[11].

Why It Matters

Frédéric Masson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Frédéric Masson born?

Frédéric Masson was born in former 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Frédéric Masson die?

Frédéric Masson died in Paris[4].

Who were Frédéric Masson's parents?

Frédéric Masson's father was Francis Masson[12]. Frédéric Masson's mother was Marie Nathalie Ledicte-Duflos[13].

Who was Frédéric Masson married to?

Frédéric Masson's spouses include Marguerite Cottin[14].

What did Frédéric Masson do for work?

Frédéric Masson worked as historian[6], biographer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Frédéric Masson go to school?

Frédéric Masson was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[21].

What awards did Frédéric Masson receive?

Honors received include Montyon Prize[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Dictionnaire historique du Père-Lachaise. wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Académie Française. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Le Monde Illustré. Retrieved . gallicalabs.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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