Claude Masset
1925–2025 (age 100)
Biography
Claude Masset, born in 1925, pursued anthropology with an insatiable curiosity about how people around the world make sense of their lives. With patient fieldwork and thoughtful publications, he sought to illuminate the diverse expressions of humanity, revealing both the particularities of local traditions and the universal longing for meaning.
Until his passing in 2025, Claude was a mentor to students and a steady voice for respectful, empathetic scholarship. His legacy is found in the generations of researchers who continue to blend rigorous analysis with deep human regard.