René Grousset

French historian (1885-1952)
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René Grousset
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René Grousset

Summary

René Grousset is a human[1]. Born in Aubais[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1885[3]. He died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on September 12, 1952[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], historian[7], and curator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • René Grousset's place of birth was Aubais[2].
  • René Grousset passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • René Grousset was born on September 5, 1885[3].
  • René Grousset died on September 12, 1952[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • René Grousset's father was Louis-Xavier-René Grousset[11].
  • René Grousset held citizenship in France[12].
  • French was René Grousset's native language[13].
  • René Grousset worked as an art historian[6].
  • René Grousset worked as a historian[7].
  • René Grousset worked as a curator[8].
  • René Grousset held the position of museum director[14].
  • René Grousset held the position of seat 36 of the Académie française[15].
  • René Grousset held the position of museum director[16].
  • Among René Grousset's employers was Guimet Museum[17].
  • René Grousset was employed by École Libre des Sciences Politiques[18].
  • Among René Grousset's employers was École du Louvre[19].
  • René Grousset was employed by Louvre Museum[20].
  • René Grousset was employed by Musée Cernuschi[21].
  • René Grousset's education included a stint at University of Montpellier[22].
  • A notable work attributed to René Grousset is Q16642007[23].
  • René Grousset received the Grand Prix Gobert[24].
  • René Grousset received the Prix Stanislas Julien[25].
  • René Grousset received the Prix Stanislas Julien[26].
  • René Grousset received the prix Giles[27].

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Origins and Family

René Grousset was born in Aubais[2]. He was born on September 5, 1885[3]. His father was Louis-Xavier-He[11]. French was his native language[13].

Education

René Grousset was educated at University of Montpellier[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], historian[7], and curator[8]. Employers include Guimet Museum[17], an art museum[28], in France[29], founded in 1889[30]; École Libre des Sciences Politiques[18], an academic institution[31], in France[32], founded in 1872[33]; École du Louvre[19], a higher education institution[34], in France[35], founded in 1882[36], headquartered in Paris[37]; Louvre Museum[20], an art museum[38], in France[39], founded in 1793[40]; and Musée Cernuschi[21], an art museum[41], in France[42], founded in 1898[43]. Positions held include museum director[14], a profession[44] and seat 36 of the Académie française[15], a seat of a scientific academy[45].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to René Grousset is Q16642007[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix Gobert[24], a literary award[46], in France[47], founded in 1834[48]; Prix Stanislas Julien[25], a literary award[49], in France[50], founded in 1872[51]; prix Giles[27], a science award[52], in France[53], founded in 1919[54]; Bordin Prize[55], a literary award[56], in France[57], founded in 1835[58]; Louis Barthou Prize[59], a literary award[60], in France[61]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[62], a grade of an order[63], in France[64].

Death and Burial

René Grousset died on September 12, 1952[5]. He passed away in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

René Grousset ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Works attributed to him include The Empire of the Steppes[67], a literary work[68].

FAQs

Where was René Grousset born?

René Grousset was born in Aubais[2].

Where did René Grousset die?

René Grousset died in 8th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were René Grousset's parents?

René Grousset's father was Louis-Xavier-René Grousset[11].

What did René Grousset do for work?

René Grousset worked as art historian[6], historian[7], and curator[8].

Where did René Grousset go to school?

René Grousset was educated at University of Montpellier[22].

What awards did René Grousset receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix Gobert[24], Prix Stanislas Julien[25], Prix Stanislas Julien[26], and prix Giles[27].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Grand Prix Gobert, Prix Stanislas Julien, Prix Stanislas Julien +8
    Occupation art historian, historian, curator
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  2. 15d ago · Cardabela4831 · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation art historian, historian, curator
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  3. 25d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image of grave Tombe René Grousset, Cimetière du Montparnasse.jpg
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