When was Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch born?

Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch was born on 25 November 1935 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch held?

Positions held by Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch include: president (2009–2010).

Where did Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch study?

Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch was educated at École normale supérieure de jeunes filles, School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, University of Paris.

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Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch

French historian & scholar

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Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch is a French historian and Africanist. She is professor emeritus at Paris Diderot University.

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Born: 25 November 1935 wd
Place of birth: 16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: historian, university teacher wd
Education: École normale supérieure de jeunes filles, School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, University of Paris wd
Spouse: Michel Coquery wd

Positions held wd

president (2009–2010)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour (2008)
Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit (2014)
Distinguished Africanist Award (1999)

Questions

When was Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch born?: Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch was born on 25 November 1935 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch held?: Positions held by Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch include: president (2009–2010).
Where did Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch study?: Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch was educated at École normale supérieure de jeunes filles, School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, University of Paris.

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Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 15 November 2026

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