Louis Massignon
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Louis Massignon
Summary
Louis Massignon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nogent-sur-Marne[2]. He was born on July 25, 1883[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 31, 1962[5]. He worked as an Islamicist[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], orientalist[9], and scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (862 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Louis Massignon was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2].
- Louis Massignon passed away in Paris[4].
- Louis Massignon was born on July 25, 1883[3].
- Louis Massignon was born on 1883[12].
- Louis Massignon died on October 31, 1962[5].
- Louis Massignon died on 1962[13].
- Louis Massignon is buried at cemetery of Pordic[14].
- Louis Massignon's father was Pierre Roche[15].
- A child of Louis Massignon was Daniel Massignon[16].
- A child of Louis Massignon was Geneviève Massignon[17].
- A child of Louis Massignon was Yves Massignon[18].
- Louis Massignon held citizenship in France[19].
- Louis Massignon's professions included Islamicist[6].
- Louis Massignon worked as a university teacher[7].
- Louis Massignon worked as a literary scholar[8].
- Louis Massignon's professions included orientalist[9].
- Louis Massignon worked as a scientist[10].
- Louis Massignon's professions included academic[20].
- Louis Massignon's field of work was oriental studies[21].
- Louis Massignon's field of work was Islamic studies[22].
- Louis Massignon's field of work was Arabic studies[23].
- Among Louis Massignon's employers was Collège de France[24].
- Louis Massignon was employed by École pratique des hautes études[25].
- Louis Massignon was employed by Sorbonne[26].
- Louis Massignon's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[27].
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Origins and Family
Louis Massignon was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 25, 1883[3] and 1883[12]. His father was Pierre Roche[15].
Education
Educated at Al-Azhar University[27], a public university[28], in Egypt[29], founded in 0970[30], headquartered in Cairo[31]; Collège de France[32], a higher education institution[33], in France[34], founded in 1530[35], headquartered in Paris[36]; Lycée Montaigne[37], a lycée[38], in France[39], founded in 1891[40]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[41], an educational facility[42], in France[43], founded in 1965[44]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[45], a faculty[46], in France[47], founded in 1808[48]; and École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[49], an educational institution[50], in France[51], founded in 1795[52].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Islamicist[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], orientalist[9], scientist[10], and academic[20]. Fields of work include oriental studies[21], an academic discipline[53]; Islamic studies[22], an interdisciplinary science[54]; and Arabic studies[23], a field of study[55]. Employers include Collège de France[24], a higher education institution[56], in France[57], founded in 1530[58], headquartered in Paris[59]; École pratique des hautes études[25], a grand établissement[60], in France[61], founded in 1868[62], headquartered in Paris[63]; and Sorbonne[26], a school building[64], in France[65], founded in 1257[66]. A notable student of Louis Massignon was Henry Corbin[67]. Doctoral students include Henry Corbin[68], Bernard Lewis[69], and ʻUthmān Yaḥyá[70].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[71], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[72], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne[73], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[74], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[75].
Personal Life
Children include Daniel Massignon[16], a physicist[76], 1919–2000[77], of France[78]; Geneviève Massignon[17], a linguist[79], 1921–1966[80], of France[81]; and Yves Massignon[18], 1915–1935[82], of France[83]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[84], a Christian denomination[85], in Vatican City[86], founded in 0001[87], headquartered in Vatican City[88] and Melkite Greek Catholic Church[89].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 31, 1962[5] and 1962[13]. Louis Massignon died in Paris[4]. He is buried at cemetery of Pordic[14].
Why It Matters
Louis Massignon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (862 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
He has been cited as an influence by Henry Corbin[92], a translator[93], 1903–1978[94], of France[95], specialised in philosophy[96] and Michael A. Barry[97], a historian[98], b. 1948[99], of United States[100], awarded the Prix Femina essai[101], specialised in history[102].
His notable doctoral advisees include Bernard Lewis[103], a historian[104], 1916–2018[105], of United Kingdom[106], awarded the National Humanities Medal[107], specialised in history[108] and Henry Corbin[109], a translator[110], 1903–1978[111], of France[112], specialised in philosophy[113].
FAQs
Where was Louis Massignon born?
Louis Massignon was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2].
Where did Louis Massignon die?
Louis Massignon passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Louis Massignon's parents?
Louis Massignon's father was Pierre Roche[15].
What did Louis Massignon do for work?
Louis Massignon worked as Islamicist[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], orientalist[9], and scientist[10].
Where did Louis Massignon go to school?
Louis Massignon was educated at Al-Azhar University[27], Collège de France[32], Lycée Montaigne[37], and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[41].
What awards did Louis Massignon receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[71], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[72], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne[73], and Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[74].
Who did Louis Massignon influence?
Louis Massignon has been cited as an influence by Henry Corbin[92] and Michael A. Barry[97].