Henri Cordier

French linguist, historian, ethnographer, author, editor and orientalist (1849–1925).

Born August 8th, 1849 in New Orleans.

Died March 16th, 1925 at 75 years old in rue de Siam. [ref]

Occupations
historian, orientalist, sinologist
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