Henry Houssaye

French historian (1848-1911)
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Henry Houssaye

Summary

Henry Houssaye is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1848[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on September 23, 1911[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian[7], journalist[8], and literary critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Henry Houssaye's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Henry Houssaye passed away in Paris[4].
  • Henry Houssaye was born on February 24, 1848[3].
  • Henry Houssaye died on September 23, 1911[5].
  • Henry Houssaye died on September 24, 1911[11].
  • Henry Houssaye is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Henry Houssaye's father was Arsène Houssaye[13].
  • Henry Houssaye's mother was Stéphanie Bourgeois[14].
  • Henry Houssaye was married to Eugénie Ritter[15].
  • A child of Henry Houssaye was Jeanne Houssaye[16].
  • Henry Houssaye held citizenship in France[17].
  • French was Henry Houssaye's native language[18].
  • Henry Houssaye's professions included writer[6].
  • Henry Houssaye worked as a historian[7].
  • Henry Houssaye worked as a journalist[8].
  • Henry Houssaye's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Henry Houssaye held the position of seat 14 of the Académie française[19].
  • Henry Houssaye held the position of president of the Société des gens de lettres[20].
  • Henry Houssaye was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[21].
  • Henry Houssaye received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Henry Houssaye was a member of Académie Française[23].
  • Henry Houssaye was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[24].
  • Henry Houssaye was a member of Ligue de la Patrie Française‏[25].
  • Henry Houssaye is recorded as male[26].
  • Henry Houssaye's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Henry Houssaye… he was born on February 24, 1848[3]. His father was Arsène Houssaye[13]. His mother was Stéphanie Bourgeois[14]. French was his native language[18].

Education

Henry Houssaye's education included a stint at Lycée Henri-IV[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian[7], journalist[8], and literary critic[9]. Positions held include seat 14 of the Académie française[19], a seat of a scientific academy[28] and president of the Société des gens de lettres[20].

Recognition

Henry Houssaye received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

Personal Life

Among Henry Houssaye's spouses was Eugénie Ritter[15]. A child of him was Jeanne Houssaye[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 23, 1911[5] and September 24, 1911[11]. Henry Houssaye passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Henry Houssaye ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Henry Houssaye born?

Born in Paris[2], Henry Houssaye…

Where did Henry Houssaye die?

Henry Houssaye died in Paris[4].

Who were Henry Houssaye's parents?

Henry Houssaye's father was Arsène Houssaye[13]. Henry Houssaye's mother was Stéphanie Bourgeois[14].

Who was Henry Houssaye married to?

Henry Houssaye's spouses include Eugénie Ritter[15].

What did Henry Houssaye do for work?

Henry Houssaye worked as writer[6], historian[7], journalist[8], and literary critic[9].

Where did Henry Houssaye go to school?

Henry Houssaye was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[21].

What awards did Henry Houssaye receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Q24749367. wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Société des gens de lettres. Retrieved . sgdl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Q24749367. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Q24749367. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Léonore database. Retrieved . www2.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, historian, journalist +1
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  2. 25d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Place of burial Père Lachaise Cemetery
    Writing language French
    Relative Edmée Brucy
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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