About
French orientalist who contributed to the study of Central Asian languages and cultures.
Before Fame
He traveled to Beijing in 1900, just as the boxer rebellion was starting, forcing him to stay and wait it out.
Trivia
He brought back many ancient texts from Asia, which helped scholars find out more about the lost cultures from where they came.
Family Life
He grew up in Paris, France.
Associated With
Matteo Ricci, the Jesuit missionary who visited China, also helped to bridge Eastern and Western cultures.
