René Basset

French linguist and orientalist (1855-1924) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 68

René Basset was a French orientalist, specialist of the Berber language and the Arabic language.

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A typical day, 30 days to 7 July 2026

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People around René

Bordin Prize1887

Commander of the Legion of Honour

Officier d'académie

Grand Officer of the order of Nichan Iftikhar

Order of Menelik II

Knight of St. Sylvester

Country

France