Pierre Larousse
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Summary
Pierre Larousse was born on October 23, 1817[1], in Toucy[2]. He died on January 3, 1875[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], publisher[7], editor[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[11], Grave of Pierre Larousse[12]
- Spouse: Q137612207[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Occupation: grammarian[15], teacher[16]
- Employer: Institution Jauffret[17], Éditions Larousse[18]
- Educated at: University of Paris[19], Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[20], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21], Collège de France[22]
- Notable work: Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle[23], ABC du style et de la composition[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Pierre Larousse[26]
- Cause of death: cerebrovascular disease[27]
- Family name: Larousse[28]
- Given name: Pierre[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[31], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Library of the World's Best Literature[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- List of works: Q81532150[38]
- Commons Creator page: Pierre Larousse[39]
- Name in native language: Pierre Larousse[40]
Why It Matters
Pierre Larousse has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Pierre Larousse born?
Pierre Larousse's place of birth was Toucy[2].
Where did Pierre Larousse die?
Pierre Larousse died in Paris[4].
Who was Pierre Larousse married to?
Pierre Larousse's spouses include Q137612207[13].
What did Pierre Larousse do for work?
Pierre Larousse worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], publisher[7], editor[8], and writer[9].
Where did Pierre Larousse go to school?
Pierre Larousse was educated at University of Paris[19], Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[20], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[21], and Collège de France[22].