Émile Legrand

French orientalist and neohellenist (1841–1903)
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Émile Legrand

Summary

Émile Legrand is a human[1]. Born in Fontenay-le-Marmion[2], he… he was born on December 30, 1841[3]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 28, 1903[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], neohellenist[7], Byzantinist[8], folklorist[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Émile Legrand was born in Fontenay-le-Marmion[2].
  • Émile Legrand died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Émile Legrand was born on December 30, 1841[3].
  • Émile Legrand died on November 28, 1903[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Émile Legrand held citizenship in France[13].
  • French was Émile Legrand's native language[14].
  • Émile Legrand worked as an orientalist[6].
  • Émile Legrand worked as a neohellenist[7].
  • Émile Legrand worked as a Byzantinist[8].
  • Émile Legrand's professions included folklorist[9].
  • Émile Legrand's professions included professor[10].
  • Among Émile Legrand's employers was École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[15].
  • Émile Legrand received the Jean Reynaud Prize[16].
  • Émile Legrand was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[17].
  • Émile Legrand is recorded as male[18].
  • Émile Legrand's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Émile Legrand's Commons category is recorded as Émile Legrand[20].
  • Émile Legrand's family name is recorded as Legrand[21].
  • Émile Legrand's given name is recorded as Émile[22].
  • Émile Legrand's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • Émile Legrand's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Émile Legrand's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Émile Legrand's Commons Creator page is recorded as Émile Legrand[26].
  • Émile Legrand's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Émile Legrand'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Émile Legrand's place of birth was Fontenay-le-Marmion[2]. He was born on December 30, 1841[3]. French was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], neohellenist[7], Byzantinist[8], folklorist[9], and professor[10]. Émile Legrand was employed by École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[15].

Recognition

Émile Legrand received the Jean Reynaud Prize[16].

Death and Burial

Émile Legrand died on November 28, 1903[5]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Émile Legrand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Émile Legrand born?

Émile Legrand's place of birth was Fontenay-le-Marmion[2].

Where did Émile Legrand die?

Émile Legrand died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Émile Legrand do for work?

Émile Legrand worked as orientalist[6], neohellenist[7], Byzantinist[8], folklorist[9], and professor[10].

What awards did Émile Legrand receive?

Honors received include Jean Reynaud Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archives.calvados.fr. archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . archives.paris.fr. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.calvados.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . archives.paris.fr. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation orientalist, neohellenist, Byzantinist +2
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  2. 4w ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople
    Given name Émile
    Writing language French
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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