Paul Pelliot

French sinologist (1878-1945)
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Paul Pelliot

Summary

Paul Pelliot is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on May 28, 1878[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on October 26, 1945[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], archaeologist[9], and art historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Pelliot's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Paul Pelliot passed away in Paris[4].
  • Paul Pelliot was born on May 28, 1878[3].
  • Paul Pelliot died on October 26, 1945[5].
  • Paul Pelliot held citizenship in France[12].
  • Paul Pelliot's professions included explorer[6].
  • Paul Pelliot worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • Paul Pelliot's professions included linguist[8].
  • Paul Pelliot's professions included archaeologist[9].
  • Paul Pelliot worked as an art historian[10].
  • Paul Pelliot worked as a professor[13].
  • Paul Pelliot's field of work was oriental studies[14].
  • Paul Pelliot's field of work was sinology[15].
  • Paul Pelliot's field of work was history[16].
  • Paul Pelliot's field of work was archaeology[17].
  • Paul Pelliot's field of work was linguistics[18].
  • Paul Pelliot was employed by Collège de France[19].
  • Paul Pelliot's education included a stint at Sciences Po[20].
  • Paul Pelliot's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[21].
  • Paul Pelliot's education included a stint at Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[22].
  • Paul Pelliot received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[23].
  • Paul Pelliot received the honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[24].
  • Paul Pelliot received the prix Giles[25].
  • Paul Pelliot received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds[26].
  • Paul Pelliot was a member of Academy of Sciences of the USSR[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Pelliot's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on May 28, 1878[3].

Education

Educated at Sciences Po[20], a public university[28], in France[29], founded in 1872[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Collège Stanislas de Paris[21], a school[32], in France[33], founded in 1804[34]; and Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[22], a university[35], in France[36], founded in 1669[37], headquartered in Paris[38]. Studied under Édouard Chavannes[39], a translator[40], 1865–1918[41], of France[42], awarded the Prix Stanislas Julien[43], specialised in history[44] and Marie-Jean-Léon d'Hervey de Saint Denys[45], a writer[46], 1822–1892[47], of France[48], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], archaeologist[9], art historian[10], and professor[13]. Fields of work include oriental studies[14], an academic discipline[50]; sinology[15], an academic discipline[51]; history[16], an academic discipline[52]; archaeology[17], an academic discipline[53]; and linguistics[18], an academic discipline[54]. Paul Pelliot was employed by Collège de France[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[24], an award[57], in People's Republic of China[58]; prix Giles[25], a science award[59], in France[60], founded in 1919[61]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds[26], a grade of an order[62], in Russian Empire[63].

Death and Burial

Paul Pelliot died on October 26, 1945[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[64].

Why It Matters

Paul Pelliot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

He is credited with the discovery of Wang ocheonchukguk jeon[67], a literary work[68], founded in 0720[69], written by Hyecho[70].

FAQs

Where was Paul Pelliot born?

Paul Pelliot's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Paul Pelliot die?

Paul Pelliot passed away in Paris[4].

What did Paul Pelliot do for work?

Paul Pelliot worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], archaeologist[9], and art historian[10].

Where did Paul Pelliot go to school?

Paul Pelliot was educated at Sciences Po[20], Collège Stanislas de Paris[21], and Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales[22].

What awards did Paul Pelliot receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong[24], prix Giles[25], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class with diamonds[26].

What did Paul Pelliot discover?

Paul Pelliot is credited as discoverer of Wang ocheonchukguk jeon[67].

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