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Henri Maspero

French sinologist (1883-1945) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 61

Henri Paul Gaston Maspero was a French sinologist and professor who contributed to a variety of topics relating to East Asia. Maspero is best known for his pioneering studies of Daoism. He was imprisoned by the Nazis during World War II and died in the Buchenwald concentration camp.

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Awards

Jean Reynaud Prize1950
Prix Stanislas Julien1928
Knight of the Legion of Honour

About this person

Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1945 · aged 61