George Cœdès

French historian (1886–1969)
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George Cœdès

Summary

George Cœdès is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1886[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 2, 1969[5]. He worked as a historian[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • George Cœdès was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • George Cœdès passed away in Paris[4].
  • George Cœdès was born on August 10, 1886[3].
  • George Cœdès died on October 2, 1969[5].
  • George Cœdès held citizenship in France[10].
  • George Cœdès's professions included historian[6].
  • George Cœdès's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • George Cœdès's professions included university teacher[8].
  • George Cœdès's field of work was Thai studies[11].
  • George Cœdès held the position of director[12].
  • George Cœdès was educated at École pratique des hautes études[13].
  • A notable work attributed to George Cœdès is Greater India[14].
  • George Cœdès received the Legion of Honour[15].
  • George Cœdès received the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[16].
  • George Cœdès received the prix Giles[17].
  • George Cœdès received the Commander of the Order of the White Elephant[18].
  • George Cœdès was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[19].
  • George Cœdès was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • George Cœdès was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[21].
  • George Cœdès was a member of Société Asiatique[22].
  • George Cœdès is recorded as male[23].
  • George Cœdès's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Cœdès's Commons category is recorded as George Cœdès[25].
  • George Cœdès's given name is recorded as George[26].
  • George Cœdès's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

George Cœdès's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on August 10, 1886[3].

Education

George Cœdès's education included a stint at École pratique des hautes études[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8]. George Cœdès's field of work was Thai studies[11]. He held the position of director[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Cœdès is Greater India[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour[15], a state order[28], in France[29], founded in 1802[30]; honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[16], an award[31], in People's Republic of China[32]; prix Giles[17], a science award[33], in France[34], founded in 1919[35]; and Commander of the Order of the White Elephant[18], a grade of an order[36], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[37], founded in 1869[38].

Death and Burial

George Cœdès died on October 2, 1969[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

George Cœdès has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Satyawati Suleiman[40], a historian[41], 1920–1988[42], of Indonesia[43], specialised in archaeology[44].

FAQs

Where was George Cœdès born?

George Cœdès was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did George Cœdès die?

George Cœdès died in Paris[4].

What did George Cœdès do for work?

George Cœdès worked as historian[6], archaeologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did George Cœdès go to school?

George Cœdès was educated at École pratique des hautes études[13].

What awards did George Cœdès receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[15], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[16], prix Giles[17], and Commander of the Order of the White Elephant[18].

Who did George Cœdès influence?

George Cœdès has been cited as an influence by Satyawati Suleiman[40].

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  17. [19] . www.aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation historian, archaeologist, university teacher
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