Gustave Lefebvre

French egyptologist (1879–1957)
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Gustave Lefebvre

Summary

Gustave Lefebvre is a human[1]. He was born in Bar-le-Duc[2]. He was born on July 18, 1879[3]. He passed away in Versailles[4]. He died on November 1, 1957[5]. He worked as an egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gustave Lefebvre was born in Bar-le-Duc[2].
  • Gustave Lefebvre died in Versailles[4].
  • Gustave Lefebvre was born on July 18, 1879[3].
  • Gustave Lefebvre died on November 1, 1957[5].
  • Gustave Lefebvre held citizenship in France[12].
  • Gustave Lefebvre worked as an egyptologist[6].
  • Gustave Lefebvre worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's professions included anthropologist[8].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's professions included classical philologist[9].
  • Gustave Lefebvre worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's field of work was papyrology[13].
  • Gustave Lefebvre was employed by École pratique des hautes études[14].
  • Among Gustave Lefebvre's employers was French School at Athens[15].
  • Among Gustave Lefebvre's employers was Egyptian Museum[16].
  • Gustave Lefebvre was educated at University of Paris[17].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18].
  • Gustave Lefebvre received the Bordin Prize[19].
  • Gustave Lefebvre was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[20].
  • Gustave Lefebvre is recorded as male[21].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's Commons category is recorded as Gustave Lefebvre[23].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's family name is recorded as Lefebvre[24].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's given name is recorded as Gustave[25].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Gustave Lefebvre's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Gustave Lefebvre'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustave Lefebvre's place of birth was Bar-le-Duc[2]. He was born on July 18, 1879[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[17], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10]. Gustave Lefebvre's field of work was papyrology[13]. Employers include École pratique des hautes études[14], a grand établissement[35], in France[36], founded in 1868[37], headquartered in Paris[38]; French School at Athens[15], an educational institution[39], in Greece[40], founded in 1846[41]; and Egyptian Museum[16], a national museum[42], in Egypt[43], founded in 1902[44], headquartered in Cairo[45].

Recognition

Gustave Lefebvre received the Bordin Prize[19].

Death and Burial

Gustave Lefebvre died on November 1, 1957[5]. He died in Versailles[4].

Why It Matters

Gustave Lefebvre ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Gustave Lefebvre born?

Gustave Lefebvre's place of birth was Bar-le-Duc[2].

Where did Gustave Lefebvre die?

Gustave Lefebvre died in Versailles[4].

What did Gustave Lefebvre do for work?

Gustave Lefebvre worked as egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Gustave Lefebvre go to school?

Gustave Lefebvre was educated at University of Paris[17] and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[18].

What awards did Gustave Lefebvre receive?

Honors received include Bordin Prize[19].

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  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist +2
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  2. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation egyptologist, archaeologist, anthropologist +2
    Employer École pratique des hautes études, French School at Athens, Egyptian Museum
    Place of death Versailles
    Award received
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