Maurice Croiset

French classical philologist (1846-1935)
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Maurice Croiset

Summary

Maurice Croiset is a human[1]. His place of birth was former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1846-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1935-02-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], translator[7], hellenist[8], and philologist[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Croiset's place of birth was former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Maurice Croiset passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Maurice Croiset was born on +1846-11-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Maurice Croiset died on +1935-02-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Maurice Croiset's father was Paul Croiset[11].
  • Maurice Croiset held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was Maurice Croiset's native language[13].
  • Maurice Croiset's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Maurice Croiset's professions included translator[7].
  • Maurice Croiset worked as a hellenist[8].
  • Maurice Croiset's professions included philologist[9].
  • Maurice Croiset's field of work was classical philology[14].
  • Maurice Croiset held the position of Director of the Collège de France[15].
  • Maurice Croiset held the position of chairperson[16].
  • Maurice Croiset was employed by Collège de France[17].
  • Among Maurice Croiset's employers was École Normale Supérieure[18].
  • Among Maurice Croiset's employers was University of Montpellier[19].
  • Among Maurice Croiset's employers was Lycée Théodore-de-Banville[20].
  • Among Maurice Croiset's employers was Lycée Joffre[21].
  • Maurice Croiset's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[22].
  • Maurice Croiset was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[23].
  • Maurice Croiset received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Maurice Croiset received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Maurice Croiset received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Maurice Croiset received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Croiset was born in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1846-11-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Paul Croiset[11]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[22], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[23], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1808[34]. Maurice Croiset earned the academic degree of doctorate[35]. Studied under Jules Lachelier[36], a philosopher[37], 1832–1918[38], of France[39], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[40]; Gaston Boissier[41], a historian[42], 1823–1908[43], of France[44], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[45]; and Jules Girard[46], a literary historian[47], 1825–1902[48], of France[49], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[50], specialised in Greek studies[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], translator[7], hellenist[8], and philologist[9]. Maurice Croiset's field of work was classical philology[14]. Employers include Collège de France[17], a higher education institution[52], in France[53], founded in 1530[54], headquartered in Paris[55]; École Normale Supérieure[18], a école normale supérieure[56], in France[57], founded in 1794[58], headquartered in Paris[59]; University of Montpellier[19], an Experimental Public Establishment (France)[60], in France[61], founded in 1220[62], headquartered in Montpellier[63]; Lycée Théodore-de-Banville[20], an educational facility[64], in France[65], founded in 1965[66]; and Lycée Joffre[21], a lycée[67], in France[68], founded in 1802[69]. Positions held include Director of the Collège de France[15] and chairperson[16], a type of position[70].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[71], in France[72]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[73], in France[74]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[75], in France[76]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[77], in France[78].

Death and Burial

Maurice Croiset died on +1935-02-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Maurice Croiset is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Maurice Croiset born?

Maurice Croiset's place of birth was former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Maurice Croiset die?

Maurice Croiset passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Maurice Croiset's parents?

Maurice Croiset's father was Paul Croiset[11].

What did Maurice Croiset do for work?

Maurice Croiset worked as university teacher[6], translator[7], hellenist[8], and philologist[9].

Where did Maurice Croiset go to school?

Maurice Croiset was educated at École Normale Supérieure[22] and Faculty of Arts of Paris[23].

What awards did Maurice Croiset receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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