When was Jean Favier born?

Jean Favier was born on 2 April 1932 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

What positions has Jean Favier held?

Positions held by Jean Favier include: president (2007–2013); President of the National Library of France (1994–1997); president (1988–2002); president (1979–1998); Director of Archives de France (1975–1994).

Where did Jean Favier study?

Jean Favier was educated at École des chartes, Lycée Henri-IV, University of Paris, Lycée Buffon.

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Jean Favier

French archivist and historian (1932-2014)

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Jean Favier was a French historian, who specialized in Medieval history. From 1975 to 1994, he was director of the French National Archives. From 1994 to 1997, he was president of the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

Quick facts

Born: 2 April 1932 wd
Place of birth: 14th arrondissement of Paris wd
Died: 12 August 2014 wd
Place of death: 15th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: archivist, historian, academic wd
Education: École des chartes, Lycée Henri-IV, University of Paris, Lycée Buffon wd
Spouse: Lucie Favier wd

Positions held wd

president (2007–2013)
President of the National Library of France (1994–1997)
president (1988–2002)
president (1979–1998)
Director of Archives de France (1975–1994)
member of the École française de Rome (1956–1958)
president

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown
Commander of the Order of the Crown
Concours général
prix Gobert (1964)
Grand Prix Gobert (1981)
Pierre Lafue Prize (1981)
Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America (1985)
Hugues-Capet Prize (2001)

Questions

When was Jean Favier born?: Jean Favier was born on 2 April 1932 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.
What positions has Jean Favier held?: Positions held by Jean Favier include: president (2007–2013); President of the National Library of France (1994–1997); president (1988–2002); president (1979–1998); Director of Archives de France (1975–1994).
Where did Jean Favier study?: Jean Favier was educated at École des chartes, Lycée Henri-IV, University of Paris, Lycée Buffon.

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