Gustave Lanson

French historian and literary critic (1857-1934)
Person human Q733188
Gustave Lanson
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Gustave Lanson

Summary

Gustave Lanson is a human[1]. Born in Orléans[2], he… he was born on +1857-08-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1934-12-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6], pedagogue[7], writer[8], professor[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gustave Lanson was born in Orléans[2].
  • Gustave Lanson passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Gustave Lanson was born on +1857-08-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gustave Lanson died on +1934-12-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gustave Lanson held citizenship in France[12].
  • Gustave Lanson's professions included literary historian[6].
  • Gustave Lanson worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Gustave Lanson's professions included writer[8].
  • Gustave Lanson worked as a professor[9].
  • Gustave Lanson worked as a literary critic[10].
  • Gustave Lanson worked as an art historian[13].
  • Gustave Lanson held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[14].
  • Among Gustave Lanson's employers was Columbia University[15].
  • Gustave Lanson was employed by University of Paris[16].
  • Gustave Lanson was employed by Lycée Charlemagne[17].
  • Among Gustave Lanson's employers was Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18].
  • Gustave Lanson was employed by Faculty of Arts of Paris[19].
  • Gustave Lanson was educated at École Normale Supérieure[20].
  • Gustave Lanson was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].
  • Gustave Lanson received the Montyon Prize[22].
  • Gustave Lanson received the Prix Narcisse Michaut[23].
  • Gustave Lanson received the Prix de la langue française[24].
  • Gustave Lanson received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Gustave Lanson received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Gustave Lanson received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustave Lanson's place of birth was Orléans[2]. He was born on +1857-08-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[20], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1808[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6], pedagogue[7], writer[8], professor[9], literary critic[10], and art historian[13]. Employers include Columbia University[15], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1754[37], headquartered in Manhattan[38]; University of Paris[16], a former entity[39], in France[40], founded in 1150[41], headquartered in Paris[42]; Lycée Charlemagne[17], an educational facility[43], in France[44], founded in 1965[45]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18], an educational facility[46], in France[47], founded in 1965[48]; and Faculty of Arts of Paris[19], a faculty[49], in France[50], founded in 1808[51]. Gustave Lanson held the position of director of École normale supérieure (Paris)[14]. He supervised Gustave Rudler as a doctoral student[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Montyon Prize[22], a literary award[53], in France[54]; Prix Narcisse Michaut[23], a literary award[55], in France[56], founded in 1892[57]; Prix de la langue française[24], a literary award[58], in France[59], founded in 1914[60]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[61], in France[62]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[63], in France[64]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[65], in France[66].

Death and Burial

Gustave Lanson died on +1934-12-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Gustave Lanson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67]

He has been cited as an influence by Henric Sanielevici[68], a biologist[69], 1875–1951[70], of Romania[71].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gustave Rudler[72], a university teacher[73], 1872–1957[74], of France[75], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[76], specialised in French literature[77].

FAQs

Where was Gustave Lanson born?

Gustave Lanson was born in Orléans[2].

Where did Gustave Lanson die?

Gustave Lanson passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Gustave Lanson do for work?

Gustave Lanson worked as literary historian[6], pedagogue[7], writer[8], professor[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Gustave Lanson go to school?

Gustave Lanson was educated at École Normale Supérieure[20] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].

What awards did Gustave Lanson receive?

Honors received include Montyon Prize[22], Prix Narcisse Michaut[23], Prix de la langue française[24], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].

Who did Gustave Lanson influence?

Gustave Lanson has been cited as an influence by Henric Sanielevici[68].

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