Gaston Paris
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Summary
Gaston Paris was born on August 9, 1839[1], in Avenay-Val-d'Or[2]. He died on March 5, 1903[3], in Cannes[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], medievalist[6], historian[7], professor[8], and literary historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (408 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cerisy-la-Salle[11]
- Father: Alexis Paulin Paris[12]
- Spouse: Marguerite Paris[13], Marie Delaroche-Vernet[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Occupation: writer[16], romanist[17]
- Field of work: history[18]
- Position held: Director of the Collège de France[19], president[20], member of the Académie française[21], chairperson[22]
- Employer: Collège de France[23], École pratique des hautes études[24]
- Educated at: École des chartes[25]
- Student: Jules Gilliéron[26], Arsène Darmesteter[27], Jules Cornu[28], Léon Clédat[29]
- Notable work: Romania[30]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], Officer of the Legion of Honour[32], Commander of the Legion of Honour[33], Knight of the Legion of Honour[34], prix Gobert[35], Jean Reynaud Prize[36]
- Member of: Académie Française[37], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[38], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[39], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[40], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[41], Russian Academy of Sciences[42], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[43], Société de l’histoire de France[44], Société de l'histoire de Paris et de l'Île-de-France[45], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[46], Academy of Sciences of Turin[47], Accademia della Crusca[48], Commission du Dictionnaire de l'Académie française[49], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[50]
- Sex or gender: male[51]
- Doctoral student: Joseph Bédier[52]
- Commons category: Gaston Paris[53]
- Archives at: Humathèque Condorcet[54]
- Family name: Paris[55]
- Given name: Bruno[56], Paulin[57], Gaston[58]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gaston Paris[59]
Why It Matters
Gaston Paris has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
His notable doctoral advisees include Joseph Bédier[62].
FAQs
Where was Gaston Paris born?
Gaston Paris was born in Avenay-Val-d'Or[2].
Where did Gaston Paris die?
Gaston Paris died in Cannes[4].
Who were Gaston Paris's parents?
Gaston Paris's father was Alexis Paulin Paris[12].
Who was Gaston Paris married to?
Gaston Paris's spouses include Marguerite Paris[13] and Marie Delaroche-Vernet[14].
What did Gaston Paris do for work?
Gaston Paris worked as a philologist[5], medievalist[6], historian[7], professor[8], and literary historian[9].
Where did Gaston Paris go to school?
Gaston Paris was educated at École des chartes[25].
What awards did Gaston Paris receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], Officer of the Legion of Honour[32], Commander of the Legion of Honour[33], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[34].