Pierre Larousse
French grammarian, lexicographer and encyclopaedist
About Pierre Larousse
Lived 1817 – 1875 (aged 57). Pierre Larousse was a French lexicographer, linguist, publisher, editor, writer and grammarian.
Pierre Athanase Larousse (; 23 October 18173 January 1875) was a French grammarian, lexicographer and encyclopaedist.
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Who was Pierre Larousse?
French grammarian, lexicographer and encyclopaedist
When was Pierre Larousse born?
Pierre Larousse was born on 23 October 1817 in Toucy.
When did Pierre Larousse die?
Pierre Larousse died on 3 January 1875 in Paris.
What was Pierre Larousse's occupation?
Pierre Larousse was a lexicographer, linguist, publisher, editor, writer and grammarian.
What nationality was Pierre Larousse?
Pierre Larousse was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Larousse. https://biography.guide/pierre-larousse/
MLA: "Pierre Larousse." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pierre-larousse/.
Chicago: "Pierre Larousse." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pierre-larousse/.
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