Louis Massignon

Islamic studies scholar (1883–1962)
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Louis Massignon

Summary

Louis Massignon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nogent-sur-Marne[2]. He was born on July 25, 1883[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 31, 1962[5]. He worked as an Islamicist[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], orientalist[9], and scientist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (862 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Louis Massignon was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2].
  • Louis Massignon passed away in Paris[4].
  • Louis Massignon was born on July 25, 1883[3].
  • Louis Massignon was born on 1883[12].
  • Louis Massignon died on October 31, 1962[5].
  • Louis Massignon died on 1962[13].
  • Louis Massignon is buried at cemetery of Pordic[14].
  • Louis Massignon's father was Pierre Roche[15].
  • A child of Louis Massignon was Daniel Massignon[16].
  • A child of Louis Massignon was Geneviève Massignon[17].
  • A child of Louis Massignon was Yves Massignon[18].
  • Louis Massignon held citizenship in France[19].
  • Louis Massignon's professions included Islamicist[6].
  • Louis Massignon worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Louis Massignon worked as a literary scholar[8].
  • Louis Massignon's professions included orientalist[9].
  • Louis Massignon worked as a scientist[10].
  • Louis Massignon's professions included academic[20].
  • Louis Massignon's field of work was oriental studies[21].
  • Louis Massignon's field of work was Islamic studies[22].
  • Louis Massignon's field of work was Arabic studies[23].
  • Among Louis Massignon's employers was Collège de France[24].
  • Louis Massignon was employed by École pratique des hautes études[25].
  • Louis Massignon was employed by Sorbonne[26].
  • Louis Massignon's education included a stint at Al-Azhar University[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis Massignon was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 25, 1883[3] and 1883[12]. His father was Pierre Roche[15].

Education

Educated at Al-Azhar University[27], a public university[28], in Egypt[29], founded in 0970[30], headquartered in Cairo[31]; Collège de France[32], a higher education institution[33], in France[34], founded in 1530[35], headquartered in Paris[36]; Lycée Montaigne[37], a lycée[38], in France[39], founded in 1891[40]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[41], an educational facility[42], in France[43], founded in 1965[44]; Faculty of Arts of Paris[45], a faculty[46], in France[47], founded in 1808[48]; and École nationale des langues orientales vivantes[49], an educational institution[50], in France[51], founded in 1795[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Islamicist[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], orientalist[9], scientist[10], and academic[20]. Fields of work include oriental studies[21], an academic discipline[53]; Islamic studies[22], an interdisciplinary science[54]; and Arabic studies[23], a field of study[55]. Employers include Collège de France[24], a higher education institution[56], in France[57], founded in 1530[58], headquartered in Paris[59]; École pratique des hautes études[25], a grand établissement[60], in France[61], founded in 1868[62], headquartered in Paris[63]; and Sorbonne[26], a school building[64], in France[65], founded in 1257[66]. A notable student of Louis Massignon was Henry Corbin[67]. Doctoral students include Henry Corbin[68], Bernard Lewis[69], and ʻUthmān Yaḥyá[70].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[71], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[72], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne[73], Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[74], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[75].

Personal Life

Children include Daniel Massignon[16], a physicist[76], 1919–2000[77], of France[78]; Geneviève Massignon[17], a linguist[79], 1921–1966[80], of France[81]; and Yves Massignon[18], 1915–1935[82], of France[83]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[84], a Christian denomination[85], in Vatican City[86], founded in 0001[87], headquartered in Vatican City[88] and Melkite Greek Catholic Church[89].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 31, 1962[5] and 1962[13]. Louis Massignon died in Paris[4]. He is buried at cemetery of Pordic[14].

Why It Matters

Louis Massignon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (862 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

He has been cited as an influence by Henry Corbin[92], a translator[93], 1903–1978[94], of France[95], specialised in philosophy[96] and Michael A. Barry[97], a historian[98], b. 1948[99], of United States[100], awarded the Prix Femina essai[101], specialised in history[102].

His notable doctoral advisees include Bernard Lewis[103], a historian[104], 1916–2018[105], of United Kingdom[106], awarded the National Humanities Medal[107], specialised in history[108] and Henry Corbin[109], a translator[110], 1903–1978[111], of France[112], specialised in philosophy[113].

FAQs

Where was Louis Massignon born?

Louis Massignon was born in Nogent-sur-Marne[2].

Where did Louis Massignon die?

Louis Massignon passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Louis Massignon's parents?

Louis Massignon's father was Pierre Roche[15].

What did Louis Massignon do for work?

Louis Massignon worked as Islamicist[6], university teacher[7], literary scholar[8], orientalist[9], and scientist[10].

Where did Louis Massignon go to school?

Louis Massignon was educated at Al-Azhar University[27], Collège de France[32], Lycée Montaigne[37], and Lycée Louis-le-Grand[41].

What awards did Louis Massignon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[71], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[72], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne[73], and Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam El Alaouite[74].

Who did Louis Massignon influence?

Louis Massignon has been cited as an influence by Henry Corbin[92] and Michael A. Barry[97].

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Rspa modern author id → 6112d1c3160da9a5caafc87fae62b7740c001791
    Dialnet author id → 169937, 2047849, 2071010
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  2. 4w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Islamicist, university teacher, literary scholar +4
    Date of death → +1962-10-31T00:00:00Z, +1962-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Dialnet author id → 169937, 2047849, 2071010
    Date of birth → +1883-07-25T00:00:00Z, +1883-00-00T00:00:00Z
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P1607]]: 2047849, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/312778121|Louis Massignon (#312778121)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8317|autores Al-Andal"
  3. 5w ago · ForzaGreen · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → Louis Massignon, لويس ماسنيون
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  4. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Accademia nazionale dei lincei id → 1485-massignon-louis
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  5. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14688 → 34355
    Educated at → Al-Azhar University, Collège de France, Lycée Montaigne +4
    P14611 → 49067, 48165
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  6. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 49067, 48165
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  7. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Islamicist, university teacher, literary scholar +4
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  8. 20w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Participated in conflict → World War I, World War II
    Place of birth → Nogent-sur-Marne
    Citizenship → —
    + 30 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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