Gustave Cohen

French medievalist (1879–1958)
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Gustave Cohen

Summary

Gustave Cohen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2]. He was born on December 24, 1879[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on June 10, 1958[5]. He worked as a schoolchild[6], medievalist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2], Gustave Cohen…
  • Gustave Cohen died in Paris[4].
  • Gustave Cohen was born on December 24, 1879[3].
  • Gustave Cohen died on June 10, 1958[5].
  • Gustave Cohen held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • Gustave Cohen held citizenship in France[11].
  • French was Gustave Cohen's native language[12].
  • Gustave Cohen worked as a schoolchild[6].
  • Gustave Cohen worked as a medievalist[7].
  • Gustave Cohen's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Gustave Cohen's field of work was French literature[13].
  • Gustave Cohen's field of work was medieval theatre[14].
  • Gustave Cohen's field of work was medieval Latin literature[15].
  • Gustave Cohen's field of work was history of theatre[16].
  • Gustave Cohen's field of work was medieval French literature[17].
  • Gustave Cohen was employed by Leipzig University[18].
  • Gustave Cohen was employed by University of Paris[19].
  • Gustave Cohen was employed by University of Amsterdam[20].
  • Among Gustave Cohen's employers was University of Amsterdam[21].
  • Gustave Cohen's education included a stint at Université libre de Bruxelles[22].
  • Gustave Cohen was educated at University of Liège[23].
  • Gustave Cohen received the Broquette-Gonin prize[24].
  • Gustave Cohen received the Alfred Née Award[25].
  • Gustave Cohen received the Prix Gustave Le Métais-Larivière[26].
  • Gustave Cohen received the Saintour Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustave Cohen was born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2]. He was born on December 24, 1879[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[22], a university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1969[30], headquartered in Ixelles[31] and University of Liège[23], a public university[32], in Belgium[33], founded in 1817[34]. Studied under Maurice Wilmotte[35], a writer[36], 1861–1942[37], of Belgium[38], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[39], specialised in Romance studies[40]; Joseph Bédier[41], a professor[42], 1864–1938[43], of France[44], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[45], specialised in literary studies[46]; Gaston Paris[47], a philologist[48], 1839–1903[49], of France[50], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[51], specialised in history[52]; Gustave Lanson[53]; and Paul Meyer[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include schoolchild[6], medievalist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include French literature[13], a field of study[55]; medieval theatre[14], a theatrical genre[56]; medieval Latin literature[15], a sub-set of literature[57]; history of theatre[16], an aspect of history[58]; and medieval French literature[17], a sub-set of literature[59]. Employers include Leipzig University[18], a public university[60], in Germany[61], founded in 1409[62], headquartered in Leipzig[63]; University of Paris[19], a former entity[64], in France[65], founded in 1150[66], headquartered in Paris[67]; and University of Amsterdam[20], a university[68], in Netherlands[69], founded in 1632[70], headquartered in Amsterdam[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Broquette-Gonin prize[24], a literary award[72], in France[73]; Alfred Née Award[25], a literary award[74], in France[75]; Prix Gustave Le Métais-Larivière[26], a literary award[76], in France[77], founded in 1950[78]; Saintour Prize[27], a literary award[79], in France[80], founded in 1889[81]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[82].

Death and Burial

Gustave Cohen died on June 10, 1958[5]. He passed away in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gustave Cohen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

FAQs

Where was Gustave Cohen born?

Born in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode[2], Gustave Cohen…

Where did Gustave Cohen die?

Gustave Cohen passed away in Paris[4].

What did Gustave Cohen do for work?

Gustave Cohen worked as schoolchild[6], medievalist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Gustave Cohen go to school?

Gustave Cohen was educated at Université libre de Bruxelles[22] and University of Liège[23].

What awards did Gustave Cohen receive?

Honors received include Broquette-Gonin prize[24], Alfred Née Award[25], Prix Gustave Le Métais-Larivière[26], and Saintour Prize[27].

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation schoolchild, medievalist, university teacher
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