Georges Marçais

French archaeologist (1876-1962)
Person human Q386168
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Georges Marçais

Summary

Georges Marçais is a human[1]. Born in Rennes[2], he… he was born on March 11, 1876[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 20, 1962[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rennes[2], Georges Marçais…
  • Georges Marçais passed away in Paris[4].
  • Georges Marçais was born on March 11, 1876[3].
  • Georges Marçais died on May 20, 1962[5].
  • Georges Marçais's father was Ambroise Marçais[8].
  • Georges Marçais's mother was Marie Obrumier[9].
  • Georges Marçais held citizenship in France[10].
  • Georges Marçais's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Georges Marçais held the position of director[11].
  • Georges Marçais held the position of director[12].
  • Among Georges Marçais's employers was faculté des lettres et sciences humaines d'Alger[13].
  • Georges Marçais's education included a stint at University of Rennes[14].
  • Georges Marçais's education included a stint at School of Fine Arts of Rennes[15].
  • Georges Marçais was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[16].
  • Georges Marçais was educated at Académie Julian[17].
  • Georges Marçais received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Georges Marçais received the Saintour Prize[19].
  • Georges Marçais received the Officer of Arts and Letters[20].
  • Georges Marçais received the Q131905183[21].
  • Georges Marçais was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[22].
  • Georges Marçais was a member of Royal Academy of Archaeology of Belgium[23].
  • Georges Marçais is recorded as male[24].
  • Georges Marçais's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Georges Marçais's Commons category is recorded as Georges Marçais[26].
  • Georges Marçais's family name is recorded as Marçais[27].

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Origins and Family

Georges Marçais's place of birth was Rennes[2]. He was born on March 11, 1876[3]. His father was Ambroise Marçais[8]. His mother was Marie Obrumier[9].

Education

Educated at University of Rennes[14], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1460[30]; School of Fine Arts of Rennes[15], an art academy[31], in France[32]; Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], an art academy[33], in France[34], founded in 1797[35], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[36]; and Académie Julian[17], an art academy[37], in France[38], founded in 1867[39].

Career and Affiliations

Georges Marçais worked as an archaeologist[6]. He was employed by faculté des lettres et sciences humaines d'Alger[13]. Positions held include director[11], a profession[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[41], in France[42]; Saintour Prize[19], a literary award[43], in France[44], founded in 1889[45]; Officer of Arts and Letters[20], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; and Q131905183[21].

Death and Burial

Georges Marçais died on May 20, 1962[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Georges Marçais ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Georges Marçais born?

Georges Marçais's place of birth was Rennes[2].

Where did Georges Marçais die?

Georges Marçais died in Paris[4].

Who were Georges Marçais's parents?

Georges Marçais's father was Ambroise Marçais[8]. Georges Marçais's mother was Marie Obrumier[9].

What did Georges Marçais do for work?

Georges Marçais worked as archaeologist[6].

Where did Georges Marçais go to school?

Georges Marçais was educated at University of Rennes[14], School of Fine Arts of Rennes[15], Beaux-Arts de Paris[16], and Académie Julian[17].

What awards did Georges Marçais receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Saintour Prize[19], Officer of Arts and Letters[20], and Q131905183[21].

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  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . jstor.org. jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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