# Antoine Prost

_French historian (born 1933)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Antoine Marie François Prost is a French historian who served as Professor Emeritus of History, University of Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne. He specialises in 20th-century French history, in particular the First World War.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 29 October 1933 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Lons-le-Saunier ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642#P19))
- **Citizenship:** France ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642#P27))
- **Occupation:** historian; university teacher ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642#P106))
- **Education:** École Normale Supérieure; Paris Institute of Political Studies; Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (2005–2012); mayor's adjunct (1989–2001); professeur des universités (since 1969) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms; Jean-Michel Gaillard Prize ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642#P166))

## Questions

**When was Antoine Prost born?**  
Antoine Prost was born on 29 October 1933 in Lons-le-Saunier.

**What positions has Antoine Prost held?**  
Positions held by Antoine Prost include: president (2005–2012); mayor's adjunct (1989–2001); professeur des universités (since 1969).

**Where did Antoine Prost study?**  
Antoine Prost was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Paris Institute of Political Studies, Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Antoine Prost](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Prost) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2856642](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2856642) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Antoine prost 77375 Reims.jpg by G.Garitan (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antoine_prost_77375_Reims.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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