When was Marcel Granet born?

Marcel Granet was born on 29 February 1884 in Luc-en-Diois.

What positions has Marcel Granet held?

Positions held by Marcel Granet include: president (1933–1936).

Where did Marcel Granet study?

Marcel Granet was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Louis-le-Grand.

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Marcel Granet

French sociologist (1884-1940)

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Marcel Granet was a French sociologist, ethnologist and sinologist. As a follower of Émile Durkheim and Édouard Chavannes, Granet was one of the first to bring sociological methods to the study of China. Granet was revered in his own time as a sociological sinologist, or sinological sociologist, and member of the Durkheimian school of sociology.

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Born: 29 February 1884 wd
Place of birth: Luc-en-Diois wd
Died: 25 November 1940 wd
Place of death: Sceaux wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: sociologist, translator, sinologist, university teacher wd
Education: École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Louis-le-Grand wd
Spouse: Marie Granet wd

Positions held wd

president (1933–1936)

Awards wd

Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Prix Stanislas Julien (1926)

Questions

When was Marcel Granet born?: Marcel Granet was born on 29 February 1884 in Luc-en-Diois.
What positions has Marcel Granet held?: Positions held by Marcel Granet include: president (1933–1936).
Where did Marcel Granet study?: Marcel Granet was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Lycée Louis-le-Grand.

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