Louis Massignon

Islamic studies scholar (1883-1962) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 79

Louis Massignon was a French Catholic scholar of Islam and a pioneer of Catholic-Muslim mutual understanding. He was an influential figure in the twentieth century with regard to the Catholic Church's relationship with Islam and played a role in Islam being accepted as an Abrahamic faith among Catholics.

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1962Died31 October 19621957Grand Cross of the Order of Wissam AlaouiteAward1947Officer of the Legion of HonourAward1926Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1883Born25 July 1883