Pierre Larousse
Pierre Larousse was a French lexicographer, linguist, publisher, editor, writer and grammarian (1817–1875). He was born in Toucy and died in Paris.
Also recorded as Pierre Athanase Larousse
Pierre Larousse
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- Born
- 1817 · Toucy.
- Died
- 1875 · Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- lexicographer · linguist · publisher · editor · writer · grammarian · teacher
- Education
- University of Paris · Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers · Muséum national d'histoire naturelle · Collège de France
- Known for
- Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle · ABC du style et de la composition
- Languages
- French
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Pierre Larousse was a French lexicographer, linguist, publisher, editor, writer and grammarian (1817–1875). He was born in Toucy and died in Paris.
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Pierre Larousse studied at University of Paris, Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers and Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. The recorded working language is French. Employment is recorded with Éditions Larousse. Works named in the authority record are Grand dictionnaire universel du XIXe siècle and ABC du style et de la composition.
The cover of the first Larousse French dictionary in 1856.
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1817
Pierre Larousse born at Toucy.
1875
Pierre Larousse died at Paris.
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Pierre Larousse studied at University of Paris, Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers, Muséum national d'histoire naturelle and Collège de France.
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