Biography of Louis Massignon

Louis Massignon (* 25. July 1883 in Nogent-sur-Marne; † 31. October 1962 in Paris) was a französischer Orientalist. He was 79 years old. He had at least 2 children (2 sons). His education included Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Al-Azhar University, Collège de France and Sorbonne. He worked at Collège de France, École pratique des hautes études and Sorbonne. His faith was Catholic Church. He received 4 awards, including Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1914–1918. He was buried at cemetery of Pordic.