About Jules Bloch
Lived 1880 – 1953 (aged 73). Jules Bloch was a French linguist, university teacher and director of studies.
Jules Bloch (May 1, 1880 in Paris – November 29, 1953) was a French linguist who studied Indian languages, and was also interested in languages in their cultural and social contexts.
Doctor of Letters in 1914, he was director of studies at the École pratique des hautes études from 1919 to 1951, professor at the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales from 1921 to 1937 and professor of Sanskrit language and literature at the College de France in 1937 to 1941 and from 1944 to 1951.
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Who was Jules Bloch?
French indologist (1880–1953)
When was Jules Bloch born?
Jules Bloch was born on 1 May 1880 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Jules Bloch die?
Jules Bloch died on 29 November 1953 in Sèvres.
What was Jules Bloch's occupation?
Jules Bloch was a linguist, university teacher and director of studies.
What nationality was Jules Bloch?
Jules Bloch was French.
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