When was Georges Le Rider born?

Georges Le Rider was born on 27 January 1928 in Saint-Hernin.

What positions has Georges Le Rider held?

Positions held by Georges Le Rider include: museum director (1961–1975); president.

Where did Georges Le Rider study?

Georges Le Rider was educated at École Normale Supérieure.

Georges Le Rider

French librarian and professor (1928-2014)

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Georges Charles Le Rider was a French historian, librarian and administrator, a specialist in Greek numismatics, who headed the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris. He had a filial relationship with Henri Arnold Seyrig who became and remained his mentor.

Quick facts

Born: 27 January 1928 wd
Place of birth: Saint-Hernin wd
Died: 3 July 2014 wd
Place of death: Givors wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: librarian, historian, numismatist wd
Education: École Normale Supérieure wd

Positions held wd

museum director (1961–1975)
president

Awards wd

Officer of the Legion of Honour (2008)
Officer of the National Order of Merit
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
Derek Allen Prize (1987)

Questions

When was Georges Le Rider born?: Georges Le Rider was born on 27 January 1928 in Saint-Hernin.
What positions has Georges Le Rider held?: Positions held by Georges Le Rider include: museum director (1961–1975); president.
Where did Georges Le Rider study?: Georges Le Rider was educated at École Normale Supérieure.

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Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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