Georges Maspero

French sinologist (1872-1942)
Person human Q287050
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Georges Maspero

Summary

Georges Maspero is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on August 21, 1872[3]. He passed away in Saint-Tropez[4]. He died on September 21, 1942[5]. He worked as a sinologist[6], colonial administrator[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Georges Maspero was born in Paris[2].
  • Georges Maspero passed away in Saint-Tropez[4].
  • Georges Maspero was born on August 21, 1872[3].
  • Georges Maspero died on September 21, 1942[5].
  • Georges Maspero's father was Gaston Maspero[10].
  • A child of Georges Maspero was Eveline Porée-Maspero[11].
  • Georges Maspero held citizenship in France[12].
  • Georges Maspero's professions included sinologist[6].
  • Georges Maspero worked as a colonial administrator[7].
  • Georges Maspero worked as a historian[8].
  • Georges Maspero held the position of Resident Minister[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Georges Maspero is Le Royaume de Champa[14].
  • Georges Maspero received the Marcelin Guérin Prize[15].
  • Georges Maspero received the prix Giles[16].
  • Georges Maspero received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Georges Maspero was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[18].
  • Georges Maspero was a member of Association des Anciens Elèves et Amis des Langues Orientales[19].
  • Georges Maspero is recorded as male[20].
  • Georges Maspero's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Georges Maspero's Commons category is recorded as Georges Maspero[22].
  • Georges Maspero's family name is recorded as Maspero[23].
  • Georges Maspero's given name is recorded as Georges[24].
  • Georges Maspero's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Georges Maspero's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Standard Chinese[26].
  • Georges Maspero's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Vietnamese[27].

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Origins and Family

Georges Maspero's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on August 21, 1872[3]. His father was Gaston Maspero[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sinologist[6], colonial administrator[7], and historian[8]. Georges Maspero held the position of Resident Minister[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Georges Maspero is Le Royaume de Champa[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Marcelin Guérin Prize[15], a literary award[28], in France[29], founded in 1872[30]; prix Giles[16], a science award[31], in France[32], founded in 1919[33]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[34], in France[35].

Personal Life

A child of Georges Maspero was Eveline Porée-Maspero[11].

Death and Burial

Georges Maspero died on September 21, 1942[5]. He died in Saint-Tropez[4].

Why It Matters

Georges Maspero ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Georges Maspero born?

Born in Paris[2], Georges Maspero…

Where did Georges Maspero die?

Georges Maspero passed away in Saint-Tropez[4].

Who were Georges Maspero's parents?

Georges Maspero's father was Gaston Maspero[10].

What did Georges Maspero do for work?

Georges Maspero worked as sinologist[6], colonial administrator[7], and historian[8].

What awards did Georges Maspero receive?

Honors received include Marcelin Guérin Prize[15], prix Giles[16], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Paris
    Child Eveline Porée-Maspero
    Languages spoken, written or signed French, Standard Chinese, Vietnamese
    Position held Resident Minister
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