Marcel Griaule
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Summary
Marcel Griaule was born on May 16, 1898[1], in Aisy-sur-Armançon[2]. He died on February 23, 1956[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5] and botanical collector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (643 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[8]
- Field of work: ethnography[9], archaeology[10], African studies[11]
- Position held: adviser[12], vice director[13]
- Employer: University of Paris[14]
- Educated at: Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[15], École pratique des hautes études[16], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Military branch: military aviation[22]
- Commons category: Marcel Griaule[23]
- Residence: Rue de Villersexel[24]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[25], Battle of France[26]
- Family name: Griaule[27]
- Given name: Marcel[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Marcel Griaule[29]
- Relative: Jean-Luc Chambard[30], Geneviève Calame-Griaule[31]
- Student of: Marcel Cohen[32], Marcel Mauss[33]
- Partner in business or sport: Germaine Dieterlen[34]
- Described by source: Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Name in native language: Marcel Griaule[37]
Why It Matters
Marcel Griaule has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
His notable doctoral advisees include Cheikh Anta Diop[40], an anthropologist[41], 1923–1986[42], of Senegal[43], specialised in anthropologist[44].
FAQs
Where was Marcel Griaule born?
Marcel Griaule's place of birth was Aisy-sur-Armançon[2].
Where did Marcel Griaule die?
Marcel Griaule passed away in Paris[4].
What did Marcel Griaule do for work?
Marcel Griaule worked as an anthropologist[5] and botanical collector[6].
Where did Marcel Griaule go to school?
Marcel Griaule was educated at Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[15], École pratique des hautes études[16], and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[17].
What awards did Marcel Griaule receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], and Croix de guerre 1939–1945[20].