Pierre Lacau

French archaeologist and egyptologist (1873–1963)
Person human Q3297026
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Pierre Lacau

Summary

Pierre Lacau is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brie-Comte-Robert[2]. He was born on November 25, 1873[3]. He died in rue Cortambert[4]. He died on March 26, 1963[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], university teacher[9], and egyptologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pierre Lacau was born in Brie-Comte-Robert[2].
  • Pierre Lacau passed away in rue Cortambert[4].
  • Pierre Lacau was born on November 25, 1873[3].
  • Pierre Lacau died on March 26, 1963[5].
  • Pierre Lacau held citizenship in France[12].
  • Pierre Lacau's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Pierre Lacau's professions included linguist[7].
  • Pierre Lacau worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Pierre Lacau worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Pierre Lacau's professions included egyptologist[10].
  • Pierre Lacau held the position of director[13].
  • Pierre Lacau held the position of director[14].
  • Pierre Lacau was employed by Collège de France[15].
  • Pierre Lacau was educated at Lycée Condorcet[16].
  • Pierre Lacau's education included a stint at University of Paris[17].
  • Pierre Lacau received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Pierre Lacau received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Pierre Lacau was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[20].
  • Pierre Lacau is recorded as male[21].
  • Pierre Lacau's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Pierre Lacau's Commons category is recorded as Pierre Lacau[23].
  • Pierre Lacau's family name is recorded as Lacau[24].
  • Pierre Lacau's given name is recorded as Pierre[25].
  • Pierre Lacau's given name is recorded as Lucien[26].
  • Pierre Lacau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre Lacau's place of birth was Brie-Comte-Robert[2]. He was born on November 25, 1873[3].

Education

Educated at Lycée Condorcet[16], an educational facility[28], in France[29], founded in 1803[30] and University of Paris[17], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], university teacher[9], and egyptologist[10]. Among Pierre Lacau's employers was Collège de France[15]. Positions held include director[13], a profession[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[36], in France[37] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[38], in France[39].

Death and Burial

Pierre Lacau died on March 26, 1963[5]. He passed away in rue Cortambert[4].

Why It Matters

Pierre Lacau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Pierre Lacau born?

Pierre Lacau was born in Brie-Comte-Robert[2].

Where did Pierre Lacau die?

Pierre Lacau passed away in rue Cortambert[4].

What did Pierre Lacau do for work?

Pierre Lacau worked as anthropologist[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], university teacher[9], and egyptologist[10].

Where did Pierre Lacau go to school?

Pierre Lacau was educated at Lycée Condorcet[16] and University of Paris[17].

What awards did Pierre Lacau receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Departmental archives of Seine-et-Marne. archives-en-ligne.seine-et-marne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . list of professors at Collège de France. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Léonore database. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Léonore database. Retrieved . leonore.archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Departmental archives of Seine-et-Marne. Retrieved . archives-en-ligne.seine-et-marne.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Vital records of Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Lycée Condorcet, University of Paris
    Place of birth Brie-Comte-Robert
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
    Position held director, director
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