Georges Dumézil
French philologist (1898-1986)
1898 — 1986
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Profession
French philologist (1898-1986)
Born
March 4, 1898
Died
1986 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military personnel, anthropologist, historian of religion
FranceBorn in 12th arrondissement of ParisDied in 5th arrondissement of Paris
1898
Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris (1898-03-04)
1955
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Uppsala
1978
Positionseat 40 of the Académie française (1978–1986)
1979
AwardHonorary doctor of the University of Liège
1984
AwardPrix mondial Cino Del Duca
1986
Died in 5th arrondissement of Paris
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Georges Edmond Raoul Dumézil was a French philologist, linguist, and religious studies scholar who specialized in comparative linguistics and mythology. He was a professor at Istanbul University, École pratique des hautes études and the Collège de France, and a member of the Académie Française. Dumézil is well known for his formulation of the trifunctional hypothesis on Proto-Indo-European mythology and society. His research has had a major influence on the fields of comparative mythology and Indo-European studies. In the 1930s he was a supporter of the far-right group Action Française, leading to criticism from left-wing scholars in the 1980s and afterwards.
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Who is Georges Dumézil?+
Georges Edmond Raoul Dumézil was a French philologist, linguist, and religious studies scholar who specialized in comparative linguistics and mythology. He was a professor at Istanbul University, École pratique des hautes études and the Collège de France, and a member of the Académie Française. Dumé
What does the name Georges mean?+
The name Georges means "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is of French origin.
When was Georges Dumézil born?+
Georges Dumézil was born on March 4, 1898.
When did Georges Dumézil die?+
Georges Dumézil died in 1986, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.
The name Georges is of French origin, meaning "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Georges — March 4, 1898
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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